used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
(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 Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
react verbally
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everything's wiped out but the stockade."
campaignernounUS /kæmˈpeɪnər/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
the act of discovering something
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
Everything's
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From this reading Everything's wiped out but the stockade."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
first-comer
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From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
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 Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
lowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
come together
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Everything's wiped out but the stockade."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
except for; apart from
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
spurringnounUS /ˈspɜːrɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Everything's wiped out but the stockade."
stockade'snounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪdz/
possessive form of “stockade” — fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
they've
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From this reading "If the stockade's left, they've saved themselves," was the answer, and the Gray Fox was right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
TroopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
we're
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From this reading "I'm afraid we're too late to save 'em, sir.
at the time that
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
which person or people
From this reading Long before the column reached the lowlands of the valley horsemen could be seen spurring eagerly forward to meet it, and the first-comer was Trooper O'Brien, who saluted the general with all soldierly grace and the rest of the array with a sociable grin.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Everything's wiped out but the stockade."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Sanders, with solemn face, turned to meet the general and report his discovery, the difference between the young and the old campaigner was told in their own words.
