used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
else
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From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
divisible by two
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
GRUESOMEadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
guard-mount
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From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
provoking horror
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
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 Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
MIGGS
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From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
absolutely essential
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Private Miggs was the sentry in question.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
SENTRYnounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
express in words
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Kelly had something else to think about, and so had every other man in the little garrison.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Just before daylight the sentry on number three post had made a horrible discovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
which person or people
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
William
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From this reading SENTRY MIGGS MAKES A GRUESOME FIND It is not necessary for even the most ardent admirer of Private William Green to feel sorry for the fate of that soldier the next morning after guard-mount at the capable hands of Private Kelly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that the old guard was relieved, and the new guard was on, the sentry who had made the discovery was able to tell what he knew of it, with such other particulars as had been learned since.
