used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLOOD AND IRON.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading BLOOD AND IRON.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
cashieredverbUS /kæˈʃɪrd/
past form of “cashier” — discard or do away with
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
disobeyingverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
fordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/
plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading BLOOD AND IRON.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
McDowell
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From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
and nothing more
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
and nothing more
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
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 He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “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 staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
stormingverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
Tyler'snounUS /ˈtaɪlərz/
possessive form of “tyler” — elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading McDowell had come to Tyler's quarters storming with rage.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had accused that officer of disobeying orders in forcing a fight on the fords of Bull Run where he had been told to merely reconnoitre.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Late at night Dick came down to Jack's bivouac with a strange tale.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The staff believed that Tyler would be cashiered, for he had not only wrecked the general's plan of battle, but he had given the rebels the secret of the movement and demoralized one wing of the army by putting raw soldiers in front of masked batteries that could have been detected by proper outpost work.
