used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
(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 This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
DISTINGUISHverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
HOW
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From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
and nothing more
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
engage in
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
RANKSnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
serjeant-major
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From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
soldier-like
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From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
hard to endure
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE VARIOUS RANKS IN THE BRITISH ARMY, AND HOW TO DISTINGUISH THEM.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading He sees a venerable, soldier-like man, in scarlet or blue, marching beside a body of men.
at the time that
From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
a Caucasian
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
which person or people
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Impressed with the appearance of the hero, his importance and rank, the speaker inquires who the general officer is, and in reply will be informed “that is the quartermaster, who has just been promoted from the rank of serjeant-major.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading This personage is crowned with a cocked hat with white plumes, with all the pomp of sword, &c., and is immediately selected as “the General.”
wofully
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From this reading The civilian is often wofully puzzled when trying to make out the rank of a military man in uniform.
