used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
roused to anger
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
a female domestic
From this reading THE MAID.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
Menard
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From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
on one occasion
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
ProvostnounUS /ˈproʊvoʊst/
a high-ranking university administrator
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He had already handed in his report at the citadel.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAID.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Menard did not go at once to see Major Provost, the Commandant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
at the time that
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was probable that this was some new work for him.
a late time of life
From this reading He had just settled his mind to the prospect of a rest, the first since that mad holiday, seven years before, when word had come that his lieutenant's commission was on the way.
