used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading At daybreak the camp was astir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At daybreak the camp was astir.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At daybreak the camp was astir.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading I commend you most heartily for this work."
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
CORPORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
CortlandnounUS /ˈkɔːrtlənd/
large apple with a red skin
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading At daybreak the camp was astir.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
GRINnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I commend you most heartily for this work."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I commend you most heartily for this work."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I commend you most heartily for this work."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
not any; not one
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
Overton
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From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
scout'snounUS /skaʊts/
possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
SHEEPISHadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I commend you most heartily for this work."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
to-night's
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From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
hard to endure
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when he went back to his tent to lie down that Captain Cortland gave way to silent laughter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Overton," he commented, "if you can do things like to-night's work very often there will be no doubt whatever that you have in you the making of a real genius for scouting.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CORPORAL WITH THE SHEEPISH GRIN Captain Cortland heard the young scout's report without losing his gravity, though he decided against trying a night attack on the enemy beyond.
