used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
ArtillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
(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 He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
being one more than seven
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
on the contrary
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
in the near future
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
not in physical motion
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He graduated as fourth in a large class, and better still had made some valuable acquaintances here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was transferred from one post to another for periods of two or three years, but always it was active field service which he liked, rather than the routine of office duty.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
which person or people
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next eight or ten years were filled with the usual routine of an army officer in peace times.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His professors and classmates soon recognized in this quiet, studious Artillery Captain a man worth watching--one who would do in an emergency.
a late time of life
From this reading The course which he took required two years to complete--years which kept him away from home, but were worth while.
