used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
from appearances alone
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Next morning Jack felt much better.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Next morning Jack felt much better.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
HussarnounUS /ˈhʌsər/
a member of a European light cavalry unit; renowned for elegant dress
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK RECEIVES VISITORS.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
LancernounUS /ˈlænsər/
(formerly) a cavalryman armed with a lance
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning Jack felt much better.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Next morning Jack felt much better.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning Jack felt much better.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
having a point
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading JACK RECEIVES VISITORS.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
cut with a saw
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
sight-seers
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From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
the rays of the sun
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
in the direction of
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading JACK RECEIVES VISITORS.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the afternoon he saw a figure in Hussar uniform threading his way among the tents.
at the time that
From this reading He stopped and spoke to a Lancer, who pointed over in Jack’s direction, when the Hussar came straight towards him.
which person or people
From this reading He got up, and, being excused from duty, sat outside his tent in the warm autumn sunshine, much interested in the crowd of sight-seers who thronged amongst the tents, talking and laughing and apparently enjoying themselves.
