the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I bowed gravely and took his hand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I bowed gravely and took his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In short, I come to offer you my hand."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
at any time
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading I bowed gravely and took his hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I bowed gravely and took his hand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
LastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
not any; not one
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
Odiot
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From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In short, I come to offer you my hand."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
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 Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
on the contrary
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
service-records
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From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In short, I come to offer you my hand."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
to-night
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From this reading On the other hand, I have such good reason for feeling happy to-night that I have no room for rancour or enmity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I bowed gravely and took his hand.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "M. Odiot," he said, as I looked at him in surprise, "this is rather an unusual step, but, thank Heaven, my service-records place my courage beyond suspicion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lastly, I am obeying orders which will now be more sacred to me than ever.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In short, I come to offer you my hand."
