used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
the state of being absent
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading There was now only to await events.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There was now only to await events.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
a person of German nationality
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
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From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly midnight.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was nearly midnight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
in motion
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly midnight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was now only to await events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
and nothing more
From this reading There was now only to await events.
by chance
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
PrussiannounUS /ˈprʌʃən/
a German inhabitant of Prussia
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
stoliditynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was now only to await events.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But after a time he would certainly be relieved, and possibly a consultation with the relief would lead to action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was now only to await events.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading How long would it be before the sentry became uneasy at his commander’s absence?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was now only to await events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With German stolidity, and the Prussian soldier’s fear of his officer, he might never think of moving from his post.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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