used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
the state of being absent
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Paul's heart beat the quicker.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
encasedadjectiveUS /enˈkeɪst/
covered or protected with or as if with a case
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
an opposing military force
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
set up or found
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
Garside
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From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Paul's heart beat the quicker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
not one, and not any
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul's heart beat the quicker.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading Paul's heart beat the quicker.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
recapturedverbUS /riˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “recapture” — experience anew
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
an educational institution
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
TURRETnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
undidverbUS /ˌʌnˈdɪd/
inflected form of “undo” — cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
at the time that
From this reading He was as proud of the flag as any boy at Garside, and as he looked at it he realized in some degree the feelings of a soldier when he has recaptured the colours from the enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He mounted with it to his dormitory and undid the covering in which it was encased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE FLAG FOUND ITS WAY BACK TO THE TURRET Paul got safely back to Garside with his prize.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, there was the old flag, none the worse for its temporary absence from the school.
