used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
AdjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But they will not capture me, sir," answered Guy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
any thing at all
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
eyeglassesnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
immediately past
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But they will not capture me, sir," answered Guy.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
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From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
term of address for a man
From this reading "But they will not capture me, sir," answered Guy.
be seated
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not aware that he had done anything to be reported to the Adjutant, and besides that officer was not a member of his company.
twirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INVITATION Guy Preston was sorely perplexed by this order.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
which person or people
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had not been invited to sit down as was generally the case with officers who came there to see the Colonel on business, but stood twirling his cap in his hand; and every time he raised his eyes to the Colonel's face he saw that the officer was still regarding him behind his eyeglasses as if he meant to look him through.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you aware that the Sioux are very hostile, and have you any idea what they will do if they capture you?" said the Colonel, breaking the silence at last.
