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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
affairs
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
AMERICAN
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
approaching
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Artie
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
asleep
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
assure
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
battle
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
bearer
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
best
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
BRIDGE
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
came
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
commander
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From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
Deck
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
deliver
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
delivered
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From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
down
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
encountered
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
enemy
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
enough
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
fallen
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
FLAG
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Gordon
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From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
handkerchief
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
hardly
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
hat
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
horse
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
hospital
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Lyndhall
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
Lyon
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Major
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
men
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
message
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
monotonous
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
movement
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
necessary
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
once
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
only
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
out
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
pickets
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
plumed
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
post
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
pressing
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
reached
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From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.
regular
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
return
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Riverlawn
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
rode
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
ruffians
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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
seen
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
Sergeant
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
situation
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
Sluder
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
speed
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
there
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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
three
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
times
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
very
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From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
waved
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From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.
