used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
CAPTURINGverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURING THE GENERAL.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading CAPTURING THE GENERAL.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
GlidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
a quick look
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
it's
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From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
Izaral
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From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
periscopenounUS /ˈperəskoʊp/
an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
Pitou
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From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
Speake
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From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURING THE GENERAL.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Gliding to the periscope table, Speake took a look for himself.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Matt, on the occasion of his former visit to the River Izaral, had caught a fleeting glimpse of General Pitou.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
which person or people
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Speake, who had been a prisoner in the general's hands for a brief time, was more familiar with his appearance.
You're
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From this reading "You're right, Matt," he whispered, "it's the old villain himself."
