used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
affiliationnounUS /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/
a social or business relationship
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
BAB
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From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
can't
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From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
ETC
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From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
hold firmly
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
INTERLUDEnounUS /ˈɪntərluːd/
an intervening period or episode
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
and nothing more
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
go away from a place
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
RINEHART
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From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
ROBERTSnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
transport commercially
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
carry out
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARY ROBERTS RINEHART AUTHOR OF “K,” “BAB,” “THE AMAZING INTERLUDE,” ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now the Headquarters Troop are a cavalry organisation, their particular function being, so far as the lay mind can grasp it, to form a circle round the general and keep shells from falling on him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
in the direction of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
TroopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that this close affiliation gives them any right to friendly relations with that aloof and powerful personage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The Headquarters Troop were preparing to leave camp and move towards the East, where at an Atlantic port they would take ship and the third step toward saving democracy.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “It just gives him a few more to yell at that can’t yell back,” grumbled the stable sergeant.
