(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! is it possible?
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am rejoiced to meet you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah! is it possible?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah! is it possible?
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
come together
From this reading I am rejoiced to meet you.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Ah! is it possible?
railroad-car
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I am rejoiced to meet you.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
shoulder-straps
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
Somers
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From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
having come into contact
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "May I be permitted to inquire whom I have the honor of addressing?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am rejoiced to meet you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Lieutenant Somers, of the ----th Massachusetts," replied the young gentleman addressed, as he politely touched his cap in return for the salutation of the other.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir; but I see, by the number on your cap, that we belong to the same regiment," said an officer with two bars on his shoulder-straps, as he halted in the aisle of the railroad-car, near where Lieutenant Thomas Somers was seated.
