used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
(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 They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
any thing at all
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
barringnounUS /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
CankernounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
Canker's
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From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
destroyed or killed
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
how
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From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
of great significance or value
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
and nothing more
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
the force of workers available
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
not any; not one
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
and nothing more
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
express in words
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
get by special effort
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
tattoonounUS /ˌtæˈtuː/
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not only one important prisoner was gone, but two; not only two, but four.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled--Colonel Canker was proving "anything but a guardian angel to him."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were there at tattoo and at taps "all secure."
at the time that
From this reading No man in authority was able to say just when or how it happened, for it was Canker's own order that the prisoners should not be paraded when the guard fell in at night.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole regiment, officers and men, barring only the commander, was practically in mourning with sorrow for him and chagrin over its own discomfiture.
