used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
Birnier's
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From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
blaredverbUS /blerd/
past form of “blare” — make a strident sound
From this reading Trumpets blared importantly.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
not accessible to view
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
the act of departing
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
ebonadjective
of a very dark black
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
flag-pole
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From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
importantlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəntli/
in an important way or to an important degree
From this reading Trumpets blared importantly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
Ingonya
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From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
kitsnounUS /kɪts/
plural of “kit” — a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
Pfeiffer
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From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
TrumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading Trumpets blared importantly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Afterwards they were drawn up before the flag-pole.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning of Birnier’s departure there was much movement in Ingonya station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every sign of preparation for the expedition had been carefully concealed while a stranger was in the vicinity.
zunoun
evil storm god represented as a black bird
From this reading On the great parade ground companies were formed, long lines of rigid, ebon figures, down which strolled zu Pfeiffer inspecting personally kits and rifles.
