used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
being joined in close association
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
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 I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.
to or in any or all places
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the state of being honored
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
Jose
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From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
and nothing more
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It seemed a simple task then, but afterwards I regarded it differently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the next three weeks I was attached to the colonel, who took me with him everywhere.
which person or people
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had just returned from an interview with the colonel, who had asked me to undertake for a short time the duties of his private secretary.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a great honour," exclaimed Jose, "and you should feel proud."
