used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
matters of personal concern
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
how long something has existed
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
(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 As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
DODLEY
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From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
divisible by two
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
at any time
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
set up or found
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
hardly-to-be-repressed
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From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
HERMANnounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
of great significance or value
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
INTERPOSES
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From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
intrusted
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From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
the act of departing
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
and nothing more
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
a human being
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not believe it possible, and was so filled with pride that it seemed as though every person he passed ought to regard him with respectful interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading At camp the situation was even more aggravating, for every one was so intent on his own affairs or so unhappy at being left behind that Ridge found himself barely noticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HERMAN DODLEY INTERPOSES DIFFICULTIES After leaving headquarters, and while making his way back to camp, our hero was in a state of hardly-to-be-repressed excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Was one of his age and limited experience ever intrusted with so important a mission?
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading As one after another only glanced at him carelessly or failed to notice him at all, he wondered at their stupidity, and felt like compelling their attention by proclaiming his great secret.
