used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
cockadenoun
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
apart from; not including
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
Fifth-of-the-Line
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From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
head-gear
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From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
most important element
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
Marteau
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From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
on one occasion
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
Pierre'snounUS /piˈerz/
possessive form of “pierre” — capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Still he was the same soldier, and Marteau recognized him at once as one of the veterans of the regiment.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marteau had drawn his old cloak closely about him, so that it was not evident that he was in uniform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GATE IN THE WALL The two travelers were stopped by the guard at the main gate in the walls that encircled the town.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sentry was clad in the old uniform of the Fifth-of-the-Line, except that he sported a white cockade in his head-gear and every device that referred to the Empire had been carefully eliminated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pierre's nondescript garments were so tattered and torn that neither would they betray the pair.
