used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
Boggs
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From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
others
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From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
having a supporting base
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Presently he returned, accompanied by a soldier wearing a captain’s uniform.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suddenly a low exclamation escaped the lips of the soldier, and he turned to one of his comrades and said something, and they conversed a few moments, after which the soldier spoken to hastened into the fort.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the Fort Dick had not noticed the fact, but while he was helping the farmer hand out the meat and vegetables to the others, a soldier had been standing near, gazing keenly and searchingly at him.
which person or people
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading “I am working for Mr. Boggs,” replied Dick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The captain advanced to the side of the wagon, and looking up at Dick, said: “Who are you, young man?”
