used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
(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 Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
Dodley
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From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
the act of departing
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he could not imagine what he had done to incur the displeasure of his superiors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
precisely as stated
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he did so his thoughts were full of bitterness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should any one be sent back to that hateful camp, and for what reason had he been singled out from all his fellows?
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHARGED WITH A SECRET MISSION Having ascertained from the captain of his troop that the order brought by Major Dodley was one that must be obeyed, Ridge went below with a very heavy heart to collect his scanty possessions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It looked as though he were being disgraced, or at least chosen for some duty that would keep him from going to Cuba, which would be almost as bad.
