used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Back already!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Back already!
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
BowienounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
the first light of day
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
the act of departing
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
and nothing more
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
with speed
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
Salado
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From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
cut with a saw
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
at the time that
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they were recognized quickly, and they passed within the lines, where, in the first rosy shoot of the dawn, they saw Bowie going the rounds of the outposts.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Despite the fact that the Texan force was merely a band of volunteer soldiers there was an abundance of sentinels and they were halted when they were within a half mile of the Salado.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE BATTLE BY THE RIVER It was not yet daylight when they approached the Texan camp.
