used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
in addition
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
have
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
for the reason that
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
Bedford
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From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
colonelsnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
plural of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
don't
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From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
FISHERMENnounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
set up or found
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
Hertford
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From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
ten 10s
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
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 Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
without good reason
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
for more time
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
Pennington
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From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
Perryville
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From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
sabersnounUS /ˈseɪbərz/
plural of “saber” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
Sheridan's
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From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Bear in mind that trifles sometimes stick longer in our minds than more important things."
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
precisely as stated
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
accept gladly
From this reading THE FISHERMEN The welcome that the column found in Sheridan's camp was as warm as they had hoped, and more.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick, Pennington and Warner also came in for his notice, and he recalled having seen Dick at the fierce battle of Perryville in Kentucky, a fact of which Dick was very proud.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
belonging to which person
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Fifteen hundred sabers such as theirs were not to be valued lightly, and Sheridan knew well the worth of three such colonels as Hertford, Winchester and Bedford, with all three of whom he was acquainted personally, and with whose records he was familiar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now don't become too haughty because he remembers you," said Warner reprovingly.
