used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
a youthful male person
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
Charley
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From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
Davenant
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From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
detachments
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From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
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 In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
put a saddle on
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT MOMENT OF A GREAT LIFE.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
urchinnounUS /ˈɜːrtʃən/
poor and often mischievous city child
From this reading In the boy I recognized the urchin, Charley, with the braided jacket and jaunty cap.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
at the time that
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
which person or people
From this reading In the cavalier I recognized General Davenant, whom I had seen near the village of Paris, and who was now personally known to me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was gazing gloomily at the field covered with detachments limping back amid a great whirlwind of shell, when a mounted officer rode out of the smoke.
people who are wounded
From this reading In his right hand he carried his drawn sword--his left arm was thrown around a wounded boy whom he supported on the pommel of his saddle.
