used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
DeLacy
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From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
divisible by two
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
and nothing more
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
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 Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
paper-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Even after Captain DeLacy had reluctantly left me, a closer inspection revealed nothing more promising.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
caught or fixed
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed nothing there to invite investigation.
the act of using
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
at the time that
From this reading I had just had time to run a hasty glance through the book, when the fly was raised and an officer entered.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While conversing with Captain DeLacy, I had become as familiar with the interior of the tent as I could by the light of one inferior candle and the use of my eyes.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading I sat on a camp stool, in a corner; near was a pile of blankets; a rough camp chair stood between me and the bed; a bayonet stuck in the ground did duty for a candlestick, and on an empty wooden box near me lay a paper-covered book.
