used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
in the past
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Which way did he go?"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, colonel; was there one?
a brief written record
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No, colonel; was there one?
go across or through
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
Putnam
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From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
with speed
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
having a supporting base
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Straight back to the shadow of the porch; just a minute ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No, colonel; was there one?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
visornounUS /ˈvaɪzər/
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
From this reading The officer of the patrol looks quickly up from the "pass" he is examining by the light of his lantern, and at sight of Colonel Putnam his hand goes up to the visor of his cap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, colonel; was there one?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Which way did he go?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which way did he go?"
which person or people
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lieutenant, did you note the man who ran back from where that cab is standing?"
