used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
BullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
Bumpus
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From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
at any time
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
immediately past
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
mutterverbUS /ˈmʌtər/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
express in words
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
move stealthily
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
Thad
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From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
Uhlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You should be very proud of having saved the life of that brave man, for he is called the foremost aviator in our entire corps.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bully," Giraffe was heard to mutter half under his breath, at this sudden change in front on the part of the stern Uhlan officer, evidently a soldier of more or less reputation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even Bumpus wanted to be able to say he had grasped the fist of a German cavalry officer raiding through Belgium, for he crowded forward, and was the last to be greeted in that friendly way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If our commander, the Kaiser, ever learns of what you have done be assured that he will send you a personal letter of thanks."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let me give you back this slip of paper, boy," said the commander to Thad.
