the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
in addition
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
commissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
carefully weighed
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
foodstuffsnounUS /ˈfuːdstʌfs/
plural of “foodstuff” — (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
Hal
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From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
InstructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
Noll
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From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
orderlies
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From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instruction in the erecting of temporary field fortifications was to follow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mason City nestled in among the mountains in what was considered one of the best health sections of Colorado.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
which person or people
From this reading But Hal and Noll missed the first afternoon of this work, for they were sent over to Mason City as orderlies to Lieutenant Prescott, who, as acting commissary officer to the reunited companies, went to buy fresh foodstuffs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE CALL TO DEADLY WORK For the next three days the men were to remain at the present camp.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Two wagons were also dispatched, the young lieutenant riding with the driver on one of the wagons, while the soldier boys rode on the other wagon.
