used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
anew
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
Christy
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From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
and nothing more
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
not any; not one
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
over-critical
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From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
by chance
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
continue talking
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
on the contrary
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was distinctly directed to attempt no operations on the passage, and to proceed to the destination indicated with all reasonable despatch.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
SEALEDadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading But he immediately took it out and unfolded it again, as though a new thought had struck him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ANOTHER READING OF THE SEALED ORDERS Christy finished the reading of the orders, folded up the document, and put it in his pocket.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
precisely as stated
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flint watched him with the utmost attention, and he realized that the bearing of the commander was quite different from his usual manner; but he attributed it to the very unexpected nature of the orders he had just read.
wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading The wording of the order was rather peculiar, and somewhat clumsy, Flint thought; but then he had been a schoolmaster, and perhaps he was inclined to be over-critical.
