used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
demoralizeverbUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪz/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Terence laughed.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
on one occasion
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
and nothing more
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
in the near future
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
precisely as stated
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
