Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

later than; following

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

(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 The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was thought an honor to furnish food to the soldiers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

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From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

an instance of boastful talk

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

start firing a weapon

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading It was thought an honor to furnish food to the soldiers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was thought an honor to furnish food to the soldiers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading It was thought an honor to furnish food to the soldiers.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

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 After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

external sex organ

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not a great while, however, before they learned that all soldiers were not like their favorite knights.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

a special situation

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was thought an honor to furnish food to the soldiers.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

up to a particular time

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading After this it became a common thing for passing regiments to camp near Oakland, and the fire blazed many a night, cooking for the soldiers, till the chickens were crowing in the morning.

at the time that

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

during the time that

From this reading The negroes all had hen-houses and raised their own chickens, and when a camp was near them they used to drive a thriving trade on their own account, selling eggs and chickens to the privates while the officers were entertained in the "gret house."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Every soldier was to the boys a hero, and each young officer might rival Ivanhoe or Coeur de Lion.