used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
for the reason that
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
Booneville
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From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
Lyon'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After that time they had more leisure, and were greatly interested in many matters that came under their observation.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the first things to arouse their curiosity was the camp of the regular soldiers that formed a part of General Lyon's expedition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |Jack and Harry were pretty busily employed about the camp for the first two or three days following their arrival at Booneville.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
at the time that
From this reading When they heard of this part of the force they wanted to know what a “regular” soldier was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “They are called regulars,” the quartermaster explained, “because they belong to the regular army which the country maintains in times of peace.
