used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MILD ATTEMPT AT HAZING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MILD ATTEMPT AT HAZING.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A MILD ATTEMPT AT HAZING.
avengedadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
CadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
HAZINGverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading A MILD ATTEMPT AT HAZING.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
MILDadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A MILD ATTEMPT AT HAZING.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
over-drilled
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From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
plebenoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
the possibility of future success
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
determined
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Dewey had offered him, resolved in his secret heart that that same insult must and should be avenged.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
squeamishadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
squelchedadjectiveUS /skweltʃt/
subdued or overcome
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was after supper, during half an hour of so-called "rest," which is allowed to the over-drilled plebe.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
precisely as stated
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Cadet Corporal Murray had any doubts about the necessity for putting this very dirty scheme into practice, or if his not over squeamish conscience was the least bit troubled by the prospect, something happened that same evening which effectually squelched such ideas.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mr. Murray, in whose manly breast still burned a fire of rage at the insult which "B. J."
