used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
how long something has existed
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
Boutelle
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From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
HUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Your name, please?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
PascalnounUS /pæˈskæl/
a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
go across or through
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Your name, please?”
quasiadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːsi/
having some resemblance
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
on the contrary
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
only a very short time before
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
precisely as stated
From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
at the time that
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But as I know scarcely any one while he knows many, it is rather a hardship for the citizens.
which person or people
From this reading I am here in place of Captain Boutelle, and my instructions are not to allow any one to pass the gate who is not known.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
a late time of life
From this reading HUNTED Pascal was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology.
you'll
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From this reading “This is not a very pleasant duty of mine, monsieur, but you’ll understand it is a duty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your name, please?”
