used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
ABANDONINGverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
react verbally
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
any thing at all
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
else
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From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
Jimmie
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From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
a boy or man
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
Liebknecht
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From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
engage in
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
a particular point in time
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
others
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From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
REGIMENTverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading For a full minute he glanced about from one to another of the group in the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
precisely as stated
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
von
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From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The glances that met his in return were anything but friendly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some were indifferent, while others scowled fiercely as their resentment against the lad mounted.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading ABANDONING A REGIMENT In wide-eyed amazement Jimmie stared for a moment at von Liebknecht, not knowing what answer to make to the sudden question.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
but in spite of that
From this reading He disliked very much telling the officer the truth concerning the packet he had been to so much trouble to rescue, yet felt that nothing else but the exact truth would serve in the present instance.
