used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
Black-deer
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From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
Carmela
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From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
set up or found
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
haciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
ten 10s
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
LoyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
Major-domonoun
the chief steward or butler of a great household
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
PationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
express in words
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
TranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men immediately followed their friend into the Patio, where the soldiers were already assembled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tranquil, according to the orders he had received, after assuring himself that Carmela was enjoying a sound and refreshing sleep, hastened to tell Loyal Heart and Black-deer what the Colonel expected from them.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Colonel and the Major-domo went down to the Patio, where they found assembled the one hundred and fifty men selected for the execution of the surprise, which the Colonel proposed to attempt on the rebel camp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now return to the hacienda.
