used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, with the deepest possible astonishment.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
buttressedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtrəst/
held up by braces or buttresses
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
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 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, with the deepest possible astonishment.
at any time
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
Lalpore
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From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
Maharajahnoun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, with the deepest possible astonishment.
Pris'ner
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From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was on the point of rising, the air was crisp, and the sky was splendid.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading 'Pris'ner, sir,' answered Thomas Jones, saluting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Lalpore, on her buttressed slope, sat as proud and as silent as ever; but something like a blue ribbon floated from the south wall over the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
What's
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From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, with the deepest possible astonishment.
the act of creating written works
From this reading 'What's this?' said Colonel Starr, looking up from his camp table, where he was writing a final message for translation to the Maharajah.
