used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
(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 Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
lacking funds
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
corporals
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From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
curryverbUS /ˈkʌri/
season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
Giulia
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From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
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 Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
as might be expected
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
the act of punishing
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
on the contrary
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
sergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
hurting
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
sub-officer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Though I did my best to keep out of trouble, still I could not help now and then breaking the regulations.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
precisely as stated
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
in or at the place that
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first serious affair in which I was involved, as a simple soldier, occurred one evening in the hut where my squad lay.
which person or people
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I certainly felt a bit sore about it at times, and Giulia, to whom I communicated my suspicions, was very angry indeed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Other soldiers broke them far oftener than I, but I knew quite well that the sergeants and corporals were all watching me in order to bring me up before the commandant on some charge or other, and so curry favour with the dreaded adjutant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now it would not be fair to blame them for this, every sub-officer naturally preferred that the simple soldier should get into trouble rather than himself; and, moreover, the man who could get me punishment was sure to be left alone by the tyrant of the battalion.
