used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
Bohannan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
guerrillasnounUS /ɡərˈɪləz/
plural of “guerrilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
immediately past
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
LebanonnounUS /ˈlebənən/
an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
LETauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
most important element
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
march in a procession
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
Rolla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
soldiers collectively
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The troops at last reached the scene of the outrages, in the place known as “Bohannan Mills Valley.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was a weary march, as the troops already had proceeded twenty miles that day.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The Mountain Adventure._ LET us return to the army, which we left near Lebanon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The main force was to continue its march onward toward Rolla, while a battalion of infantry, a section of artillery, and a company of cavalry struck to the west of the main road, and started for the point from which the messenger had arrived.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the dreadful atrocities related as having been committed by the guerrillas fired the hearts of the brave soldiers, and they pressed forward with a will.
