used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
the state of being absent
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
(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 ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
with anger
From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading NAPPER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
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 colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
divisible by two
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAPPER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
It's
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From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
immediately past
From this reading NAPPER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
go away from a place
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
NAPPER
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From this reading NAPPER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
Napper's
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From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading NAPPER PLAYS HIS LAST CARD.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
the act of punishing
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
with speed
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It’s all that beast of a Napper’s doings,’ said Jack angrily.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I shall have to go for him, even at the expense of getting a court-martial.
precisely as stated
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This fact Jack and Will were quite aware of, and their feelings were very far from cheerful as they discussed the aspect of affairs.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The colonel of Jack’s regiment was a very strict disciplinarian, and absence without leave while on active service was an offence that, if proved, would bring very heavy punishment.
