used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
Beauregard
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From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
EMBRACEDverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I want you to give it to Mr. Sempland here."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I want you to give it to Mr. Sempland here."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
engage in
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
used to form the superlative
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I want you to give it to Mr. Sempland here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
OPPORTUNITIESnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
express the need or desire for
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
Sempland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to give it to Mr. Sempland here."
term of address for a man
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to relieve me of the duty of taking out the _David_ to-night, sir."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Major Lacy?" returned the little general.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading OPPORTUNITIES EMBRACED "General Beauregard," said Lacy, as the two young officers were ushered into the general's office, "I have a most unusual request to make of you, sir."
