used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
(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 "You men are all conscientious objectors?"
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
CONSCIENTIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
someone who is a detective
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
draftedverbUS /ˈdræftɪd/
past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
the force of workers available
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
not any; not one
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
non-fighting
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From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
OBJECTORSnounUS /əbˈdʒektərz/
plural of “objector” — a person who dissents from some established policy
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
Pitson
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From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
PrivatesnounUS /ˈpraɪvəts/
external sex organ
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
Rindle
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From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
having a supporting base
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Send for them," ordered Dick briefly, a frown settling on his brow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Privates Ellis, Rindle and Pitson speedily reported in the office, saluting, then standing at attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
the upper part of anything
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
which person or people
From this reading "Among the nineteen National Army men drafted into this regiment, sir, are three conscientious objectors who ask to be transferred to some non-fighting branch of the service."
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS "No other business, Sergeant?" asked Dick, one October morning, as he looked up from the desk in company office at his "top."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You men are all conscientious objectors?"
