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From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
apart from; not including
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
lad's
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From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
Maidie
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From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
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 To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
the force of workers available
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
by chance
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
Ray'snounUS /reɪz/
possessive form of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
Sandy's
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From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
express in words
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
StuyvesantnounUS /ˈstaɪvəsənt/
the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
create by training and teaching
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, Mr. Stuyvesant had said that the sentry, Number 6, did not remind him except in stature, form, and possibly in features, of the recruit he knew as Foster on the train.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading To more than nine out of ten the identification of the dead as Walter Foster, Maidie Ray's luckless lover, was already complete, and many men who have made up their minds are incensed at those who dare to differ from them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Mr. Ray's abrupt announcement was a surprise to the dense throng of listeners is putting it mildly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
which person or people
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To say that it was received with incredulity on part of the soldiery, and concern, if not keen apprehension, by old friends of Sandy's father who were present, is but a faint description of the effect of the lad's emphatic statement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To nine out of ten among the assembly the young officer was a total stranger.
