activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
(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 All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
aromaticadjectiveUS /ˌerəˈmætɪk/
(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
rid of obstructions
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
COACOOCHEE'S
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From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
Dade
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From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
FloridiannounUS /flɔːˈrɪdiən/
a native or resident of Florida
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
immediately past
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
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 All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
march in a procession
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This swamp is our last danger point, and beyond this there is nothing to apprehend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
vibrantadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪbrənt/
vigorous and animated
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COACOOCHEE'S FIRST BATTLE The next morning's sun ushered in one of the fairest of Floridian days; the air was clear, cool, and bracing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are past all the bad places now, boys," cried Major Dade, cheerily, as he rode to the head of the column.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
which person or people
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was filled with the aromatic odors of pines and vibrant with the songs of birds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All was life and activity in the camp of soldiers, who were preparing for an early start on the long day's march that they hoped would bring them to their destination that same evening.
