used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The lieutenant said to him after the mélee:
anew
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
react verbally
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
at any time
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
not accessible to view
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
a commissioned military officer
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
the force of workers available
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
mélee
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From this reading The lieutenant said to him after the mélee:
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
not any; not one
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
a human being
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
PuzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That person was more halting and irresolute than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He had hidden, in a crouching position behind the barrier during the fight, and Jack, seeing him thus screened, had said to him:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
people who are wounded
From this reading _A Puzzling Situation_ No sooner was the action over and the wounded men attended to than the lieutenant again talked with the revenue officer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps you now begin to understand why we needed our protective work;" but the man made no answer.
