used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
enquired
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From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "So, young man, you've escaped unwounded?"
evil-doers
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From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
Extinguishes
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From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
set up or found
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
head-quarters
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From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "So, young man, you've escaped unwounded?"
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
NervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
Nicholson
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From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
a course of conduct
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
with speed
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Nervously, reverently, and full of sorrow, he entered the tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
unwoundedadjective
not wounded
From this reading "So, young man, you've escaped unwounded?"
having passed out of existence
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
at the time that
From this reading Ted was quickly found, and his agitation may be imagined when he learned that General Nicholson had sent for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ted Extinguishes Himself "Where shall I find Ensign Russell?" enquired a messenger from head-quarters as he approached the outpost.
which person or people
From this reading The somewhat stern and haughty look, so well known to all evil-doers who had chanced to cross his path, had vanished from the great man's countenance as he greeted the boy.
you've
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From this reading "So, young man, you've escaped unwounded?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "So, young man, you've escaped unwounded?"
