used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF ON A RAID.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
Hal
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From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
Joffre's
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From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
engage in
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
be obedient to
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF ON A RAID.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF ON A RAID.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading OFF ON A RAID.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The latter listened gravely to their story, and then said:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
a special situation
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
Tromp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first thing they did upon their arrival was to report to General French.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hal and Chester accepted General Joffre's offer of an automobile to make their return trip, which consequently did not consume as much time as their journey to the headquarters of the French commander-in-chief.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know that I need not caution you to obey General Joffre's injunction concerning the fate of General Tromp.
