used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
in addition
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
captaincynoun
the post of captain
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
Cara
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From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
Estella
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From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have also much to tell," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have also much to tell," he said.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
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 It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have also much to tell," he said.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING INTERRUPTION.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
express in words
From this reading "I have also much to tell," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
Tomasso
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From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Since we parted I have been able to send much important news to the press association I represent, and I have also been promoted to a captaincy in the Cuban Army.
at the time that
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they journeyed along Estella told her story in detail, to which he listened with much interest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was some little time later, when Howard and Estella, accompanied by the faithful Cara--now also happy for the reason that the young war correspondent had assured her that Tomasso was alive and in the vicinity--left the woods and took to the road leading to the nearest camp of the insurgents.
