used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
in addition
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
someone who is a detective
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
healverbUS /hiːl/
heal or recover
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
I'll
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From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
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 IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
the force of workers available
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
not any; not one
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
Pennington
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From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
on the contrary
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
carry out
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I'll have one slight, though honorable, scar, but I won't be able to show it," said Pennington, also with regret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
except if; if not
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No regiment had distinguished itself more at Cedar Creek or in the previous battles, and it was best for it to lie by a while, and recover its physical strength--strength of the spirit it had never lost.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading IN THE COVE General Sheridan permitted the Winchester men to rest a long time, or rather he ordered them to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Unless something further happens," said Warner, regretfully, "I won't have a single honorable scar to take back with me and show in Vermont."
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading It also gave a needed chance to the sixteen slight wounds accumulated by Dick, Pennington and Warner to heal perfectly.
