used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
Darrin
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From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
Hal
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From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
I've
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From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
immediately past
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading "Not much chance in that for offense, sir," laughed the boyish sergeant.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
Overton
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From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
the act of searching for something
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that, sir?" asked Hal Overton.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THE UNITED STATES SERVICES FIGHT TOGETHER FOR more than an hour Midshipman Darrin and Sergeant Overton had been away from the rest of the party, seeking tracks or other signs of wild game.
won't
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From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sergeant," spoke Midshipman Darrin, at last, "I hope you won't be offended by the opinion I have formed of you."
you're
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From this reading "I've been watching you a bit, and I've come to the conclusion that you're an uncommonly fine and keen soldier."
