used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Hosmer reserved the expression of his opinion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
Grégoire's
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From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
heinousnessnoun
the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
Hosmer
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From this reading Hosmer reserved the expression of his opinion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
Joçint
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From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading VII Melicent Leaves Place-du-Bois.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
Melicent
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From this reading VII Melicent Leaves Place-du-Bois.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
a particular point in time
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Hosmer reserved the expression of his opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
Place-du-Bois
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From this reading VII Melicent Leaves Place-du-Bois.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Hosmer reserved the expression of his opinion.
Santien
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From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading VII Melicent Leaves Place-du-Bois.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
at the time that
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
which person or people
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When met with the accusation, he denied it, or acknowledged it, or evaded the charge with a jest, as he felt for the moment inclined.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There had been no witness to the killing of Joçint; but there were few who did not recognize Grégoire’s hand in the affair.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a deed characteristic of any one of the Santien boys, and if not altogether laudable--Joçint having been at the time of the shooting unarmed--yet was it thought in a measure justified by the heinousness of his offense, and beyond dispute, a benefit to the community.
