used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
ARMA
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From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
box-stall
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From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
CANO
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From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
ConfederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
GettysburgnounUS /ˈɡetizbərɡ/
a small town in southern Pennsylvania; site of a national cemetery
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
ineffectuallyadverb
in an ineffectual manner
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
conformity or harmony
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
PUERUMQUE
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From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As Confederates, we dashed boldly but ineffectually across the valley at Gettysburg.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ARMA PUERUMQUE CANO In the warfare that raged through the neighborhood it invariably fell on Ed Mason and me to support lost causes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a revised and thoroughly patriotic Bunker Hill, for the English never reached the top, but had to retreat under a galling fire of green apples.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the two smallest, we were told off to represent the English at Bunker Hill.
at the time that
From this reading When the honor of the Old Guard at Waterloo was in our keeping, we did not die, but we did surrender ignominiously, and were locked up in a box-stall in Peter Bailey's father's stable.
