used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
at or in the front
From this reading Stern work might be ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stern work might be ahead.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
buglesnounUS /ˈbjuːɡəlz/
plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The men and officers were tired of disorder.
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 The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
guerrillasnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerrilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
Leavenworth
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From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
march in a procession
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men and officers were tired of disorder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Stern work might be ahead.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
not any; not one
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The men and officers were tired of disorder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
possenounUS /ˈpɑːsi/
a temporary police force
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
SaddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Stern work might be ahead.
carry out
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bugles at Fort Leavenworth sounded Boots and Saddles for the march on Brown and his guerrillas.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The men and officers were tired of disorder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
which person or people
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The barracks were early astir with the excitement.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Stern work might be ahead.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Outlaws who would dare violate a flag of truce, to take a United States Marshal and his posse would have no more respect for cavalry.
