used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
at or in the front
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
someone who is a detective
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
disastersnounUS /dɪˈzæstərz/
plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
divisible by two
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
a single distinct event
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
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 He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
precisely, exactly
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
sharpshootersnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpʃuːtərz/
plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
do one's shopping
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
TennesseenounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two shots were fired, but the reports came from such distant points that he knew the bullets had fallen short.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OVER THE HILLS Dick and his little troop rode on through the silent country, and they were so watchful and thorough that they protected fully the right flank of the marching column.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he beat up the forests and fields for sharpshooters he was very thoughtful.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He foresaw the coming triumph of the North and of the Union, a triumph won after many great disasters, but he remembered what an old man at a blacksmith shop in Tennessee had told him and his comrades before the Battle of Stone River.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had a mind that looked far ahead, even in youth, and the incident at the house weighed upon him.
