aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
highly skilled
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
BrigadesnounUS /brɪˈɡeɪdz/
plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
Hal
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From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
on one occasion
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
like better; value more highly
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well, sir," was Hal's reply, although he could not fathom the colonel's reasons.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
at the time that
From this reading In fact he had wheeled and was about to walk away when Colonel Adams stopped him.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CAPTURE OF THE VILLAGE While the First and Second Brigades under Colonel Gregory prepared for the early morning attack, the Third and Fourth, under command of Colonel Adams, marched immediately upon receiving the instructions that Hal carried.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the natural course of events Hal, his errand accomplished successfully, would have returned immediately to report to General Lawrence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lieutenant," he said, "I shall move at once in accordance with instructions, but I would prefer that you remain here and that one of my men reported to General Lawrence in your stead."
