used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
a youthful male person
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
the act of discovering something
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
DivisionaladjectiveUS /dɪˈvɪʒənəl/
of or relating to a military division
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
a quick look
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading Dan gulped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
Holman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
moonbeamsnounUS /ˈmuːnbiːmz/
plural of “moonbeam” — a ray of moonlight
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
and nothing more
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
by chance
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
PlotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Certain you'd recognize him?
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
torchlightnoun
light from a torch or torches
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A man looks queer under the glare of a searchlight--different from what he looks under the moonbeams."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Remember, boy, you caught only one single glimpse of him, and that under torchlight.
you'd
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From this reading "Certain you'd recognize him?
You're
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From this reading Plots within Plots "You're sure--certain, Private Dan Holman?" the Divisional Commander asked him for perhaps the twentieth time, some two or three days after that parade which had followed the discovery of the presence of a spy in the midst of this particular American division.
