used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
anew
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
Benson
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From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
DEMANDSnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading THE DEMANDS OF THE ENEMY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE DEMANDS OF THE ENEMY.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEMANDS OF THE ENEMY.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEMANDS OF THE ENEMY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
transacting
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From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
at the time that
From this reading It was an hour later, when the excitement had cooled down a little, that Captain Moore sent for Benson again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
showing curiosity
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, captain."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want a little talk with you in private, Benson," said the young officer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wondering what was to follow, the old scout hurried to the room in which the young commander was transacting his business.
