used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
bandannanoun
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
darky
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From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
flapsnounUS /flæps/
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jerry hustled for the tent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Jerry hustled for the tent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry hustled for the tent.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
by chance
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
being nothing more than specified
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
no person; not anyone
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
participate in games or sport
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, go get a meal.”
express in words
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Jerry hustled for the tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
understudynounUS /ˈʌndərstʌdi/
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You say you want to join the army.
you're
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From this reading So if you’re willing to play understudy to a mere second lieutenant instead of to a drum major, maybe we can come to some agreement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The flaps were open, nobody was within, but on the sunny side, without, he discovered a young darky asleep, on his back, with a bandanna handkerchief over his face to keep off the flies.
