used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
at or in the front
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
travel across or pass over
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
Cruz
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From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
without deviation
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
divisible by two
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
at any time
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
FilipinosnounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊz/
plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
and nothing more
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
LagunanounUS /ləˈɡuːnə/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
Lawton's
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From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
LUKEnounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
Oeste
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From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The cavalry developed a strong resistance which lasted for over an hour; but in the end the Filipinos were glad enough to fall back into the town proper.
(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 arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
STRIKERnounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
tinclads
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From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the meantime, protected by a cross fire from the tinclads, _Laguna_ and _Oeste_, the cavalry landed on the hill overlooking the bay, and began to do battle with the enemy's force in that territory, cutting its way over field and brush to the left wing as it swung closer to the river already mentioned several times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading It was arranged that the centre and left wing of the infantry should move directly upon the town, while the right wing should swing around, to cut off the Filipinos' retreat, should they start such a movement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was thought the Filipino command could not be a strong one, and even if it had been the Americans would have gone ahead just the same, so accustomed were they to victory over their misguided foes.
people who are wounded
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
but in spite of that
From this reading IN WHICH LUKE STRIKER IS WOUNDED The plan to surprise Santa Cruz had failed, yet General Lawton's command was just as eager as ever to press forward and do battle with the native garrison, of which the town on the Laguna de Bay boasted.
