used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
bad-character
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From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
campwards
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From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
remove the dust from
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
earthyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθi/
conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
I've
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From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
conformity or harmony
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
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 So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
subject to death
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
not any; not one
From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
go across or through
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
Peroo
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From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So following on a petition to be saved from temptation and delivered from evil, the salute startled the echoes, and they left George Afford in the keeping of the pass, and the pass in his keeping.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Peroo had no such thoughts; needed no such excuse.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So he committed the mortal remains of his brother soldier to the dust, confessing confusedly that there is a natural body and a spiritual body--a man that is of the earth earthy, and one that is the Lord from heaven.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
precisely as stated
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Major's recollection of the service for the burial of the dead was not accurate, but it was comprehensive.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
a Caucasian
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading And as the Major rode campwards, he wondered vaguely if some one before the great white throne wore a bad-character suit, or whether wisdom understood the plea, "I've had a very chequered life, I have indeed."
