Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

later than; following

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEWS AT LAST "Well, well, Nick!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But such was the case.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But such was the case.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

set up or found

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

immediately past

From this reading NEWS AT LAST "Well, well, Nick!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS AT LAST "Well, well, Nick!

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading NEWS AT LAST "Well, well, Nick!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

by chance

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

express in speech

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But such was the case.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading NEWS AT LAST "Well, well, Nick!

which person or people

From this reading It was only one of many queer incidents of the war, and more than one fighting American found among the prisoners sent back, after he and his comrades had cleaned up a Boche nest, some man he had known back home--a former waiter at a club, perhaps, or a man who delivered his groceries.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Don't speak to the Hun!" some one called, and then, for the first time, Ned and Bob seemed to realize that the little man, with whom they had been on friendly terms at college, was an enemy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To think of meeting you here!" exclaimed Bob.