used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
commandant's
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
divisible by two
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
brought together in one place
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
gray-bearded
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From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
Hamlin
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
to a considerable degree
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
how
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From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
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 He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
McDonald
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From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
come together
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
make reference to
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
others
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From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
having a supporting base
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
at the time that
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE It was late in the forenoon when the heavily armed guard marched Hamlin across to the commandant's office.
in or to any place at all
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
which person or people
From this reading Hamlin saluted, and stood at attention, his gray eyes on the face of the man who surveyed him across the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were half a dozen officers gathered in the small room, the gray-bearded Colonel in command, sitting behind a table, with Major McDonald at his right, and the others wherever they could find standing room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could clear himself without involving her, without even a mention of her presence, and this knowledge left him confident and at ease.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been surprised at the delay, but had enjoyed ample opportunity to plan a course of action, and decide how best to meet the questions which would be asked.
