used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
Aisne
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From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
for the reason that
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
for the most part
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
a social unit living together
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
not one, and not any
From this reading The other young officer was none other than "Sally's soldier."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The other young officer was none other than "Sally's soldier."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
Peggy
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From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
Peggy's
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From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
Ralph
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From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading The other young officer was none other than "Sally's soldier."
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The other young officer was none other than "Sally's soldier."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
required or under orders
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The other young officer was none other than "Sally's soldier."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Absurd as the title appeared, particularly to Sally herself, nevertheless under this name he was discussed secretly and at length in the Camp Fire household.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Following his telegram within a few days, Lieutenant Ralph Marshall had arrived to spend a short furlough, ostensibly with the entire group of American Camp Fire girls, although in reality his visit was to Peggy Webster.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO OFFICERS A week later two young officers were guests at the farm house on the Aisne, one of them an American aerial lieutenant, the other a lieutenant in the French cavalry.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that he and Peggy were not supposed to be engaged, chiefly because of Peggy's youth, they shared a different conviction from their families.
