used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRENCH LESSON.
(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 The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A FRENCH LESSON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
Larkins
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From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A FRENCH LESSON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man whom he relieved told him ‘to patrol up and down in front of the house--that was all he had to do.’
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The hall door was wide open, but he did not go in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herbert Larkins presented himself with some trepidation at the commanding officer’s quarters, a house outside, but not far from the barracks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This he did religiously for half an hour or more, and then he heard himself called from within.
