used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
anew
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
without stop or interruption
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
an opposing military force
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
march in a procession
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
Ninety-Sixadjective
being six more than ninety
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
not any; not one
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
the middle of the day
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
and nothing more
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
by chance
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
with low volume
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
Reconnoiters
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From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
redcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They stationed sentinels, so as to prevent a surprise by Indians or redcoats and the night passed quietly, no enemy appearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They were up and away again early in the morning, and by marching hard, managed to reach the vicinity of Ninety-Six by evening, They went into camp only about two miles from the fort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ben Reconnoiters The encampment was astir early next morning, and the soldiers cooked and ate breakfast, and then began making preparations to get ready for the march.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They were ready in about an hour and a half, or two hours, and then having said good-by to the settlers of Peaceful Valley, they marched away toward the west.
at the time that
From this reading They continued onward steadily during that day, stopping an hour at noon for luncheon and to rest, and when evening came they went into camp at a point perhaps thirty miles east of Ninety-Six.
