(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "'Get away!'" responded Noel, astounded by the suggestion.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "'Get away!'" responded Noel, astounded by the suggestion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
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From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
immediately past
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
for more time
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
not any; not one
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "'Get away!'" responded Noel, astounded by the suggestion.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
in the near future
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "'Get away!'" responded Noel, astounded by the suggestion.
sutlernoun
a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
That's
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From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
There's
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From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
a special situation
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
hard to endure
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
the act of using
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GUARD-HOUSE The subject concerning which the little sutler and the captain were conversing soon became manifest to Noel.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "That's the last thing in the world I want to do!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The officer turned sharply to him, and as he did so the young soldier was no longer able to discover the presence of Levi in the band.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There's no use in your trying to get away now," exclaimed the officer.
