used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
CortlandnounUS /ˈkɔːrtlənd/
large apple with a red skin
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
being one more than seven
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
FilipinonounUS /ˌfɪləˈpiːnoʊ/
a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
How's
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From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
insignificant-looking
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From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
a particular point in time
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
not in physical motion
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his brisk step was heard on the shell road outside, followed by his sudden entrance into the office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
Tomba
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From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But behind him came two soldiers of the guard, dragging between them an insignificant-looking little Filipino who seemed thoroughly terror stricken.
UPRISINGnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Nor did Ray keep his brother officers waiting more than a moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
wheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading "How's Tomba this morning, Ray?" inquired Captain Cortland, wheeling about.
which person or people
From this reading NEWS COMES OF THE UPRISING Five officers of the garrison at Fort Franklin had assembled in the post commander's office, at eight o'clock the next morning, and awaited the arrival of Lieutenant Ray, who was still, for a matter of another hour, to be officer of the day.
