adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
draggedverbUS /dræɡd/
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
leftnounUS /left/
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 In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
limbered
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From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
maneuversnounUS /məˈnuːvərz/
plural of “maneuver” — a military training exercise
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
platoonsnounUS /pləˈtuːnz/
plural of “platoon” — 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 In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
swordnounUS /sɔːrd/
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading It could train better than the big company, and I think it did more good in keeping alive the spirit of patriotism and desire to fight.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It contained from thirty to fifty boys, according to the pressure of "chores" at home, and it had its great days of parade and its autumn maneuvers, like the general training.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
unlimbered
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From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
untwisting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading It was an artillery company, which gave every boy a chance to wear a sword, and it possessed a small mounted cannon, which was dragged about and limbered and unlimbered and fired, to the imminent danger of everybody, especially of the company.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The company which his son commanded, wearing his father's belt and sword, was about as effective as the old company, and more orderly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In point of marching, with all the legs going together, and twisting itself up and untwisting breaking into single- file (for Indian fighting), and forming platoons, turning a sharp corner, and getting out of the way of a wagon, circling the town pump, frightening horses, stopping short in front of the tavern, with ranks dressed and eyes right and left, it was the equal of any military organization I ever saw.
