used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
anew
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
boarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
impersonaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsənəl/
not relating to or responsive to individual persons
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
Lindsey's
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From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
take the midday meal
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
not any; not one
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
the possibility of future success
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
PYTHONnounUS /ˈpaɪθɑːn/
large Old World boas
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
Terry'snounUS /ˈteriz/
possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The command was in fine shape but it is a service in which there is but one standard--perfection, and perfection may never be attained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very curt and official: no detail eluded his attention, no fault of equipment, quarters, drill or training escaped comment and correction.
at the time that
From this reading The inspection consumed the morning, but when they sat at lunch in Terry's quarters, rank had perished again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PYTHON Nothing could be more impersonal than the manner in which the Major inspected the company.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading At two o'clock they set off leisurely for Lindsey's, Terry quiet, the Major jovial at the prospect of a drive at the wild boar.
