used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
bushers
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From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
Iredell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
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 He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
McRae
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
roastingnounUS /ˈroʊstɪŋ/
cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added)
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
Robbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
carry out
From this reading He knew in his heart that he had neglected his duties, or, at least, had failed to take advantage of his opportunities.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading To be sure, the team had played like a lot of bushers, but that did not relieve him of his responsibility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STARTLING SUGGESTION With this ultimatum, the irate manager stalked off to join Robbie, while Iredell, his face like a thunder cloud, returned to the clubhouse.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The game might have been won if he had been on the job.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Nor was his wrath at the “roasting” he had received at the hands of McRae lessened by the consciousness that it was deserved.
