Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

having companions or an escort

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

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From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

(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 evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

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From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

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From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the organ of sight

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

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From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

set up or found

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

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From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

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From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

on one occasion

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

get by special effort

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

the ordinal number of thirty-four in counting order

From this reading In the morning the Thirty-fourth entrained and returned to Fort Clowdry.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading Once back at the post, however, Ferrers was warned by both battalion and regimental commanders that he must buckle down at once to learn his duties as an officer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

any shape that is triangular in cross section

From this reading The evening programme of the military tournament was carried out before all the spectators who could wedge themselves into the grounds, and once more the big circus played to a small crowd.

during the time that

From this reading While in Denver, Lieutenant Ferrers, though he had accompanied the battalion, had been employed in duties that kept him out of the public eye.

which person or people

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ALGY COMES TO A CONCLUSION HINKEY, secure in his new retreat, with a new-found "friend" who wanted the services of a man of Hinkey's stripe, was not found.