used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
in addition
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
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 "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
ElectoraladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektərəl/
of or relating to elections
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
a boy or man
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
Goldacker
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From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
jackanapesnoun
someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
and nothing more
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
Kracht
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From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
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 "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
popinjaynoun
a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot)
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "An Electoral mandate reached me also!" cried Colonel Goldacker, laughing.
Rochow
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From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
and nothing more
From this reading "I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!"
having a supporting base
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He also imparted to me his Electoral message--command, the fellow called it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
von
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From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And such a confounded popinjay has been with me, too!" growled Herr von Kracht.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I did just like Commandant von Rochow, left him standing while I hurried off to your excellency."
