used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
fudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading Oh, fudge!
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, fudge!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
an educational institution
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
ShirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
Sonin
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From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
look attentively
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For us teachers there was a duty of night watch in the school, and we had to do it in turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Badger and Red Shirt were not in it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading On asking why these two were exempt from this duty, I was told that they were accorded by the government treatment similar to officials of “Sonin” rank.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They were paid more, worked less, and were then excused from this night watch.
