used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
any person at all
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading The visit bored him.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
defences
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From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He really did not want to go.
ELCOMBE
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From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
every person
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He really did not want to go.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
Haudiomont
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From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He really did not want to go.
Henri
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From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The visit bored him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
HUGH
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From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
Molon
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From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
not any; not one
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He really did not want to go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
post-war
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From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
pre-war
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From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He really did not want to go.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
term of address for a man
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He really did not want to go.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit bored him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He really did not want to go.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading General Henri Molon, the commandant, greeted him cordially and himself showed him over a portion of the post-war defences which were kept such a strict secret from everyone.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IF ANYONE KNEW SIR HUGH ELCOMBE spent a most interesting and instructive day within the Fortress of Haudiomont.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world was at peace, and there was no incentive to espionage as there had been in pre-war days.
