used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
in addition
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
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 "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
Dixon
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From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading OLD TOBY'S MONEY.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
absolutely essential
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD TOBY'S MONEY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The old one having mysteriously disappeared, it became necessary to hoist a new one, sir."
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
express in words
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
term of address for a man
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
having a supporting base
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
TOBY'SnounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading OLD TOBY'S MONEY.
tussleverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
precisely as stated
From this reading "A tussle over the flag, sir," replied Dixon, standing very stiffly and raising his hand to his cap.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Of course the commandant knew long before this time that the colors had been taken from his bureau, and he knew, also, that the theft had been committed under cover of that sham fight in the hall; but he did not say a word about it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Young gentlemen, what is the meaning of this new outrage?" demanded the colonel angrily.
