(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 But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
terminate
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
make calm or still
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
Gibault
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From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
immediately past
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Move your post to the head of the stairs, and let no one up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Move your post to the head of the stairs, and let no one up.
not any; not one
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
on one occasion
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Move your post to the head of the stairs, and let no one up.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then he turned to the sentry at the door, and said:
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Then he turned to the sentry at the door, and said:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned to the sentry at the door, and said:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But, to the surprise of all, Clark remained quite calm, and took no notice of it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned to the sentry at the door, and said:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Move your post to the head of the stairs, and let no one up.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He ushered his other officers to the door with his usual courtesy, and attended them to the head of the stairs, whence he watched them go out with father Gibault.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At this last exhibition of insubordination, every one fancied that the commander’s temper would once more break out.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Move your post to the head of the stairs, and let no one up.
