used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRYING POSITION.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
Aylmer
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From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
common-sense
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From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
set up or found
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
Gavon
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From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
provoking horror
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
an instinctive motive
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
Keith
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From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
Keith's
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From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
a particular point in time
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A TRYING POSITION.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
not in physical motion
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
Strause
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From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
hard to endure
From this reading A TRYING POSITION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what ends Strause should bring such a horrible accusation against him Keith could not at that moment guess.
at the time that
From this reading When he had first got over his start of dismay, Gavon Keith's impulse was to defy Strause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He thought matters over, however, with all the common-sense of which he was capable; and that evening, although he still felt weak and giddy, he went to see Major Strause at his quarters, and found that officer within.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He fully believed that the story was invented by Strause for his own purpose, and that poor Aylmer had not been given the wrong medicine.
