used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMMISSION.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
Barlow
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From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
Bryant
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From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
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 Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A COMMISSION.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
Conway
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From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Ralph remained outside when the two officers entered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
a boy or man
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
not any; not one
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Ralph remained outside when the two officers entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Ralph remained outside when the two officers entered.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
Ralph
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From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ralph remained outside when the two officers entered.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Colonel Bryant lost no time in opening the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ralph remained outside when the two officers entered.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A quarter of an hour's walk took them to her house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
at the time that
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Colonel Bryant was just rising from dinner at the mess when Major Barlow and Ralph arrived at the barracks, and after congratulating the lad on his return he willingly agreed to accompany them to Mrs. Conway.
