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From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
AdjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
candle-lit
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From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
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 Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
the first light of day
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
firstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
the act of departing
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
Lethbridge
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From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
Purves
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From this reading As primary difficulty, he encountered Purves.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
Rutoire
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From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading The problem consisted firstly, secondly and lastly in efficient communication: Peter, awake at dawn, got busy on it.
Stark's
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From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
trenchnounUS /trentʃ/
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
WeaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
which person or people
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I remain here as Adjutant to Major Lethbridge, who will command the Brigade.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Weasel Stark’s preliminary instructions, given in the candle-lit gloom of a dirty trench at 3 o’clock in the morning, confined themselves to few words.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Said Purves yawning: “As I understand things, you and the Colonel are going off to Le Rutoire.
