used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The general paused and looked around.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The general paused and looked around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fyfe looked at him severely.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
Fyfe
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From this reading Fyfe looked at him severely.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general paused and looked around.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "It seems, captain, you've lost the hill."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fyfe looked at him severely.
hormonesnounUS /ˈhɔːrmoʊnz/
plural of “hormone” — the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems, captain, you've lost the hill."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Fyfe looked at him severely.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "It seems, captain, you've lost the hill."
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The general paused and looked around.
screechedverbUS /skriːtʃt/
past form of “screech” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems, captain, you've lost the hill."
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Fyfe looked at him severely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading "A battlefield commission during a training exercise?" the captain screeched incredulously.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain, if you are unable to communicate except in those high tones, I would suggest a visit to the base hospital for some hormones."
you've
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From this reading "It seems, captain, you've lost the hill."
