Chapter XXVI · The Badge of Courage and Honor

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

eagerly desirous

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

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From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

put or send forth

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

characterized by great determination

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

divisible by two

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

engage in

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

be seated

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

a smallest army unit

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Bumpus failed to make any reply to this taunt on the part of Giraffe.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

in the direction of

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

precisely as stated

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

which person or people

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He did sit up very straight, however, and cast an anxious look toward the little group of soldiers, one of whom had stepped upon the road and half raised his gun in a suggestive way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Even without that knowledge the commanding gesture with which they were accompanied must have told what was wanted.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Of course he said this in French, but Thad knew what the words stood for.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading “Get out!” snapped the determined looking man who seemed to be in command of the squad, and wore chevrons on his sleeve to indicate that he was a non-commissioned officer.