used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading That was all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading The guard saluted and withdrew into the background.
bandagedadjectiveUS /ˈbændədʒd/
covered or wrapped with a bandage
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guard saluted and withdrew into the background.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
hobblingverbUS /ˈhɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
infantrymannounUS /ˈɪnfæntrimən/
fights on foot with small arms
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
a search for knowledge
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The guard saluted and withdrew into the background.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading The guard saluted and withdrew into the background.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Hugo saluted and removed his cap and looked at Westerling with the faintest turn of a smile on his lips, which plainly spoke his quizzical appreciation of the fact that he was in the presence of dazzling heights for a private.
unexplainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspleɪnd/
not explained
From this reading She did not attempt any further explanation or enlarge on the subject, but let it go as an inquiry unexplained in the course of conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was all.
Westerling
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From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The guard saluted and withdrew into the background.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Westerling been inclined to pursue it further he would have been interrupted by the arrival of a figure with a bandaged leg and head which came hobbling cheerfully around the corner of the house on crutches, escorted by an infantryman.
