used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
ADMINISTERverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face grew very white and set.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His face grew very white and set.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
REBELnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
REBELSnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His face grew very white and set.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS CAPTURE REBELS AND ADMINISTER THE OATH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sat down on a log, looked far away, and seemed oblivious to everything around him.
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From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tuggers, captured in a blue uniform, saw the ignominious fate of a spy loom up before his eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading His face grew very white and set.
a Caucasian
From this reading His face grew very white and set.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REBEL Major accepted the unexpected turn of events with soldierly philosophy.
