used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
anew
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
move towards
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
DANGERSnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let us have the story, now!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Proceed!" he ordered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us have the story, now!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us have the story, now!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Proceed!" he ordered.
continue talking
From this reading "Proceed!" he ordered.
with speed
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Myself and my comrade searched the baggage of these fellows," began the soldier, directing a contemptuous glance at the boys.
express in speech
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Let us have the story, now!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us have the story, now!"
which person or people
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DIFFICULTIES AND DANGERS Finding that the disturbance had been caused by the approach of one of the refugees, who demanded an audience with the commander, but who had quickly been satisfied by the explanation of the sentry, the officer again gave his attention to the group before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You may speak English for the benefit of these young gentlemen.
