used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
being joined in close association
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
cuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
true confidential information
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
enlistmentnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
Felsburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
Felsburg's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
the act of giving
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
the state of being honored
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
staying power
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
engage in
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
scarsnounUS /skɑːrz/
plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
not in physical motion
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It could not have been the third Bryan campaign, and I am pretty sure it was not the first one; so it must have been the second one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This tale I heard at a rally in the midst of one of the Bryan campaigns, back in those good days before the automobile and the attached cuff came in, while Bryan campaigns were still fashionable in the nation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AS WILL be recalled, it was from the lips of His Honour, Judge Priest, that I heard the story relating to those little scars upon the legs of Mr. Herman Felsburg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was from the same source that I gleaned certain details concerning the manner of Mr. Felsburg's enlistment and services as a private soldier in the Army of the Confederate States of America; and it is these facts that make up the narrative I would now relate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As Judge Priest gave them to me, with occasional interruptions by old Doctor Lake, so now do I propose giving them to you.