used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are early, Corporal,” was the greeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
Bracknell
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From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “What! before breakfast?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
set up or found
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the act of departing
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading “You are early, Corporal,” was the greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
immediately past
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
moose-meat
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From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
others
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From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
PUZZLINGadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
Rayner
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From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PUZZLING SCENT THE following morning Corporal Bracknell was early astir, but early as he was there were others earlier, for the smell of frying moose-meat reached him before he was dressed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What! before breakfast?
at the time that
From this reading When he left his room he found Rayner awaiting him.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I thought of going out as far as the place where we went together last night.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are early, Corporal,” was the greeting.
