used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
react verbally
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
fearless and daring
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
Lestoype
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From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
Marteau
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From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
a particular point in time
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
the middle of the day
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
quartered
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From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
express in words
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
sesamenounUS /ˈses.ə.mi/
A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "A soldier of the Empire," was the bold answer, and it proved an open sesame to the astonished orderly.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stared at him a moment and then rose to his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
VETERANnounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
at the time that
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A VETERAN OF THE ARMY OF ITALY It was noon when Marteau presented himself before the house in which the Major of the first battalion, an old veteran named Lestoype, was quartered.
which person or people
From this reading "Who shall I say wants to see him?" asked the orderly before the door.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Lestoype was writing at a table, but he looked up when Marteau came in.
