used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
(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 Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
consignmentnounUS /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
unvarying in nature
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
costeth
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From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
emanating from God
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
at any time
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
moving swiftly
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
death of a person
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
may'st
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From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
the force of workers available
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
Oscard
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From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
Simiacine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since all that I can ever do for thee Is to do nothing, may'st thou never see, Never divine, the all that nothing costeth me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One morning, three months later, Guy Oscard drew up in line his flying column.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The lost soldier that was in him was all astir in his veins as he reviewed his command in the cool air of early morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading During the twelve weeks that lay behind there had been constant reference made to his little body of picked men, and the leader had selected with a grave deliberation that promised well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was going back to England with the first consignment of Simiacine.
