used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
any thing at all
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you ready for it?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Are you ready for it?”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Are you ready for it?”
ll
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From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
a particular point in time
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
n't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Are you ready for it?”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “It is n't an order,” said the general, smiling, “as it is one of those things that come outside of orders.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
Vandever
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From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Certainly, General,” replied Harry; “anything that you order we 'll do if we can.”
at the time that
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he paused, and the youths waited for him to continue, which he did in a moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading |General Curtis wants you to go on an expedition,” said General Vandever, when the youths reported to him.
