used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
(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 "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
someone who is a detective
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I will do so, General," replied Dick.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
an opposing military force
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will do so, General," replied Dick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I will do so, General," replied Dick.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
have in common
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
for a short time
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I will do so, General," replied Dick.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
carry out
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "If there is to be any fighting, the Liberty Boys will be glad to take part in it and do their share in opposing the advance of the enemy."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was time enough before supper for Dick to visit the general, and shortly after his arrival in camp he went out afoot and made his way across the Commons and down Broadway.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seeing the general, Dick informed him of the capture of the spy, and what the man had said about Howe.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It looks as if we might have trouble in a short time, Captain," the veteran answered, "and you will hold your Liberty Boys in readiness to act at a moment's notice at all times."
