used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
a boy or man
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
Himmel
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From this reading "_Himmel!_ he looks a scarecrow.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
Hoffer
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From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
Karl
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From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
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 Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "_Himmel!_ he looks a scarecrow.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
mendaciouslyadverb
in a mendacious and untruthful manner
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
not any; not one
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
express in words
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
scarecrownounUS /ˈskærkroʊ/
an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds
From this reading "_Himmel!_ he looks a scarecrow.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
Stopelfeld
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From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
required or under orders
From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
moving very fast
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I told the fellow to stand to attention," replied the "baron" mendaciously.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
von
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From this reading The supposed von Stopelfeld pulled himself together.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Giving the prisoner a swift glance that conveyed a warning, he turned to the Austrian, thankfully remembering that the latter knew no English.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading COMRADES IN A STRANGE LAND "WHAT did you say, baron?" asked Major Karl Hoffer.
