used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
matters of personal concern
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
how
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From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
not any; not one
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
for a short time
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
SWORDSMANnoun
someone skilled at fencing
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He disappeared reluctantly enough, and, as the door closed, I extended my hand to the major.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I know very little about these affairs, or how they are conducted."
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
but in spite of that
From this reading He took my hand, yet with no great cordiality, plainly enough already somewhat doubtful as to his course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I BECOME A FAMOUS SWORDSMAN "Sergeant," I said shortly, "I think you can be of greater service in the hall."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I certainly appreciate your assistance," I began warmly.
