used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
BanyannounUS /ˈbænjən/
East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
fearless and daring
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
companion's
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From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
divisible by two
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
and nothing more
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
not any; not one
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
and nothing more
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading It was painfully evident that the bold and dashing captain was, or had been, a rebel officer.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
Somers
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From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
TENNESSEEnounUS /ˌtenəˈsiː/
a state in east central United States
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
verificationnounUS /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading The conversation, and the verification of the rebel officer's statements, showed that De Banyan was not De Banyan; that the brave and brilliant Federal officer was not a Federal officer; that, of all he had been, only the "brave" and "brilliant" remained.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mystery of his companion's antecedents was in a fair way to be cleared up, though in a very unsatisfactory manner to those most intimately concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Somers was terribly shocked at the discovery, even while it was a satisfaction to have the mystery of his companion's previous life explained.
which person or people
From this reading THE THIRD TENNESSEE Probably there was no one in either party who was so thoroughly bewildered by the incident which had just transpired as Captain Somers.
