used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
Beauregard
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From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
for the reason that
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was detained by me."
CULPRITnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He was detained by me."
doesn't
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From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
divisible by two
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was detained by me."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
justificationnounUS /ˌdʒʌstəfəˈkeɪʃən/
something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
immediately past
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was detained by me."
not any; not one
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He is a soldier.
succumbsverbUS /səˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That doesn't excuse him," said the general, severely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was detained by me."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading THE CULPRIT IS ARRESTED "General Beauregard," she whispered at last, "I am the traitor.
which person or people
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
wilesnounUS /waɪlz/
plural of “wile” — the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Any man who fails in his duty because he succumbs to a woman's wiles, even though that woman loves him, has no plea to urge in justification.
