used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
Crow'snounUS /kroʊz/
possessive form of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
Erlton
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From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FORWARD.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It seemed to impress him, for he pulled himself together smartly with a certain confidence, and looked, in truth, every inch a soldier.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Major Erlton, startled from a half dream as he sat listlessly watching the target practice from the Crow's Nest, rose and saluted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His height almost matched the speaker's, but he looked small in comparison with the indescribable air of dominant power and almost arrogant strength in the other figure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you here on duty, sir?" asked a brief, imperious voice.
