used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
Christy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
the act of departing
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
PIERSON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
Spottswood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He had been introduced to the major, and had been treated with "distinguished consideration" by him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was quite dark; and Christy had not the least idea where he was, or where he was going.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAJOR PIERSON IS PUZZLED Two of the soldiers were placed at the rear of the wagon, one took his place on the hay with Percy, while the major and the sergeant seated themselves on the cushion in front.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Spottswood took the reins; and the officer told him to drive on, without saying a word to the prisoners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could see that Major Pierson had sent this party to arrest his brother, as Percy seemed to fear that he would do, and had remained and slept away the time in the wagon himself.
