used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
matters of personal concern
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
a youthful male person
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
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 "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
greatly pleased
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
at any time
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
how
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From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
liberatedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
for more time
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
engage in
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
Preston
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From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
cut with a saw
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
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 GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
term of address for a man
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He fell into the hands of the savages, and for some reason best known to themselves they have turned him loose."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If it were certain that it is possible for a boy to become amazed and delighted at the same instant, Guy Preston experienced both those emotions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
which person or people
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
whoever
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From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
showing curiosity
From this reading While Guy was wondering how this state of affairs could be brought about, the officer of the guard suddenly appeared upon the platform and was saluted by the officer in command of the gun.
an affirmative
From this reading GUY IS ASTONISHED "Yes, sir," said the officer who had the glass, taking one look at the Sioux who speedily retreated out of sight behind the swell, and a longer look at the liberated captive who came toward the Fort at rapid strides, swinging his cap around his head as he came; "that is Cyrus, if I ever saw him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The Colonel says you have a better view of that man, whoever he is, than he has, and he begs to know what you make of him," said Captain Kendall.
