Because he was the only Jewish officer on the general staff.

Of course, she was the only qualified second officer present.

"The only officer I wish to learn from is standing here with me right now."

They were, for the time being, the only officers on base.

I am the only officer of my company left, so who else could make the decision?

As the only officer's wife at the front, she was a centre of attention.

A delegation went to the other town's only public officer.

The only senior officers involved were from the air force.

The only officers in the mess were those from the west?

For the next 14 years he was the only officer in the department filling that position.