used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
subject to appointment
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
brigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural 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 Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
majorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
the force of workers available
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
Ollie
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From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
on the contrary
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
relayedverbUS /ˈriːleɪd/
past form of “relay” — pass along
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
sergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
without speaking
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILENT CALL TO BATTLE AT nine o’clock that night the order came.
male cat
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Company after company strode away until entire regiments were on the move.
at the time that
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
which person or people
From this reading Or rather, it better be said, that it was nine o’clock, the appointed hour, when the top sergeants silently formed their men, reported to lieutenants, who in turn relayed the statements to captains, who passed them to majors, and thus to the colonels and the brigadier generals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very air seemed to tingle with the mystery of it as Tom and George and Ollie fell into their places in the first platoon of Company C.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word as to their destination; as few spoken orders as possible; very few lights.
