used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
the state of being absent
From this reading Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
how long something has existed
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
(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 Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
the force of workers available
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
ravagedadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nobody seemed at all concerned about his protracted absence.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Tim made a round of the camp, and was almost surprised to find that sentries were properly posted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was glad that on returning to camp his ravaged complexion was obscured in the dark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
Tim
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From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
at the time that
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RUN TO EARTH Young Tim was at an age when boys are a trifle sensitive about their personal appearance.
Zegarra
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From this reading Colonel Zegarra was playing at cards with a friend from the town; the other officers and the men were amusing themselves after their fancy.
