used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
in addition
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
batmannounUS /ˈbætmæn/
an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
Haer
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From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
of the present time and place
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
located inward
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
Joe
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From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
kilted
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From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
not any; not one
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
strippingnounUS /ˈstrɪpɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading Now, inside his quarters, he began stripping out of his jacket.
subserviencenounUS /səbˈsɜːrviəns/
the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
carry out
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise, the small man he had selected earlier in the day to be his batman entered from an inner room, also resplendent in the Haer uniform and obviously happily so.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Joe had been able to take immediate delivery of one kilted uniform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He helped his superior out of the jacket with an ease that held no subservience but at the same time was correctly respectful.
You'd
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From this reading You'd have thought him a batman specially trained.
