used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
for the reason that
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
divisible by two
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
set up or found
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
Jim
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From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
Jim's
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From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
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 Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
by chance
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading For a moment Jim’s mind reeled.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jim found his mouth dry and everything seemed to fade from before his eyes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
Stillman
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From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Stillman had the old orders, and Thompson had not given him the changed orders, probably because he had not even seen the second Lieutenant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The major had made but a casual inquiry as to whether Stillman knew his orders correctly, and because of the carelessness a cadet had been sent over that hill, perhaps to his death.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In a flash the whole tragic situation came to him.
