Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

next to; at the side of

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

closed to traffic

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

put on clothes

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

plural of “hopeful” — an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

set down according to a plan

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

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 A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

an event that happens

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

plural of “onlooker” — someone who looks on

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A LITTLE STRATEGY Fraser's shot drew many eyes to the river.

the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it?" was the storekeeper's first breathless demand.

at the time that

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading For, in the winter time, any occurrence, however trifling, could get the instant attention of the lonely garrison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading But when Lounsbury brought up beside Fraser, and the two seemed to be occupying themselves with nothing in particular, the onlookers laid the shot to an over-venturesome water-rat, and so withdrew from their points of vantage.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Troopers in various stages of dress came tumbling out upon the long porch at barracks; others looked from the many windows of the big frame structure; the washer-women and their hopefuls blocked the doorways of "Clothes-Pin Row"; officers everywhere--at headquarters, at the sutler's, in their homes--and their wives and families, up and down the "Line," remarked the signal.