used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
Awf'lly
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Classon
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
a state at a particular time
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Courtlandt
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From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
Cuyp
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From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
FLANKnounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
a quick look
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
Hamil
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From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
hellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
How
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
How-dee-do
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From this reading "How-dee-do!
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
limberadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmbər/
(used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
in motion
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
a form of address for a man
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
a course of conduct
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
pipedverbUS /paɪpt/
past form of “pipe” — utter a shrill cry
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
twirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
Vetchen
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
walking-stick
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From this reading How are you, Colonel Vetchen--oh! how do you do, Mr. Classon!" as the latter came trotting down the path, twirling a limber walking-stick.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How-dee-do!" piped Courtlandt Classon, with a rickety abandon almost paternal; and, replying literally, Hamil admitted his excellent physical condition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Awf'lly glad to see you, Virginia; this is very jolly; hello, Cuyp!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A FLANK MOVEMENT Young Hamil, moving thoughtfully along through the gardens, caught a glimpse of a group under the palms which halted him for an instant, then brought him forward, hat off, hand cordially outstretched.
