used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
alighted
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From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
authorisedadjective
endowed with authority
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
biscuitnounUS /ˈbɪskət/
small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Subaltern easily recognised both.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
DaimlernounUS /ˈdeɪmlər/
German engineer and automobile manufacturer who produced the first high-speed internal combustion engine (1834-1900)
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
remove the dust from
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The Subaltern easily recognised both.
Fere
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From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
GeneralsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
haversacknoun
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
limousinesnounUS /ˈlɪməziːnz/
plural of “limousine” — large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
on one occasion
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
the local environment
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
Subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
the act of using
From this reading As he was returning, lovingly fingering his once more smooth cheeks, he saw three large Daimler limousines draw up opposite the lines, and recognised them immediately as the authorised pattern of car for the use of the higher British Generals in the field.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR JOHN FRENCH A few miles south of La Fere, the Brigade was halted in an orchard for its midday rest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An Officer hurriedly got out, and held open the door with great deference, while a second alighted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking from his pockets the various parts of his safety razor, the Subaltern screwed them together, and with the help of a bit of soap, from which the biscuit crumbs and chocolate dust of his haversack had first to be carefully scraped, he shaved.
