AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
Montgeron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
mountedadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntəd/
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
ordnancenounUS /ˈɔːrdnəns/
military supplies
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
platenounUS /pleɪt/
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
Prerolles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
quartermaster-general
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After his ride, he visited the quartermaster-general of his division, received the report of his chief of staff, and gave necessary orders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING The life of General de Prerolles was uniformly regulated.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was at this place, and never at the General's own dwelling, that the captains or subaltern officers presented themselves when they had occasion to speak to him.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At midday he returned to breakfast at the Hotel de Montgeron where, morning and evening, his plate was laid; and soon after this meal he retired to his own quarters to work with his orderly, whose duty it was to report to him regarding the numerous guns and pieces of heavy ordnance which make the object of much going and coming in military life.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He arose at dawn, and worked until the arrival of his courier; then he mounted his horse, attired in morning military costume.
