used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
Andy
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From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
BUNKERnounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
give expression to
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a man of refinement
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
a particular point in time
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
free from harm or evil
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
SabinenounUS /səˈbiːn/
a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
up to a particular time
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
someone who visits
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
Warrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUNKER HILL The proudest moment in the life of Phil Warrington had arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They had been summoned to headquarters by the general who had given Phil the message to deliver to Burt Noble, to be welcomed heartily by that official, but as well to receive a greater honor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A fine-looking gentleman, a visitor in the camp, sat at a little distance, but noting the boys attentively while the general was speaking to them.
which person or people
From this reading As for Andy Sabine, as he described it later to his friends, he felt that he could keep on fighting for his country till he was an old man under the generous and appreciative commander who welcomed the two chums at headquarters the morning after the rescue of the prisoners in the old city warehouse.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot find words to express my approbation of your prompt and brave action, my loyal young friends," said the camp official to Phil and Andy.
