used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Terence asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
INDEPENDENTadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Lieutenant?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it, Lieutenant?"
JuntanounUS /ˈhʊntə/
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the sound of laughing
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
not in physical motion
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
express in words
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading Terence asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is true enough; still, you did capture them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AN INDEPENDENT COMMAND As they left the village the Portuguese lieutenant burst into a sudden fit of laughter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Lieutenant?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
which person or people
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
an affirmative
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am laughing at the way in which you--who, as you tell me, have only been six months in the army--without hesitation organize what is really a rising against the authorities, you having already taken representatives of the Junta prisoners--" "Yes; but you must remember that they took upon themselves to endeavour to forcibly possess themselves of the treasure in my charge."
