touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
BurgessnounUS /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
set up or found
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
how
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From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
immediately past
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
take the midday meal
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
an educational institution
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
siestanounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
express in words
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had the true Indian view of life, drill, breakfast, less drill, lunch, siesta, sport, dinner, cards.
migratory
From this reading An orderly wandering among the tables appeared to be looking for him, and he found himself summoned before the Officer commanding the School.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The particular sort of war in which he found himself suited him exactly.
which person or people
From this reading Although his appointment was new, Colonel Burgess was of the oldest type of soldier, the sort who tell the other fellows how to do it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There was, of course, the usual springtime curiosity as to what the year might bring forth, for every one always hoped against hope that the next offensive would really be the last.
