used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The young officer appeared extremely embarrassed.
on or to one side
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading The young officer appeared extremely embarrassed.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The young officer appeared extremely embarrassed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
come together
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
new-comer
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From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young officer appeared extremely embarrassed.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
PassionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
by chance
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
established beyond doubt
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
sentry's
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From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
term of address for a man
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Ah!" said the general, looking up eagerly from the book he had been reading, "perhaps that is Mr. Martin with news from the enemy."
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
which person or people
From this reading Then laying aside his book, he rose to his feet to meet the new-comer, who proved to be the man he had expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Washington--a Man with Human Passions_ Half an hour later, after the four travellers had taken some refreshment, hasty steps were heard outside the door, followed by the sentry's hail.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man stood at attention and saluted, while the general addressed him sharply,-- "Well, sir, what have you learned?"
