Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

in actual fact

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

(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 Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

wanted intensely

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

someone who is a detective

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

a boy or man

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

plural of “poodle” — an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

the act of testing something

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading My companions were thoroughly in earnest, and the affair was not to be a farce.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST ATTENDS THE TRIAL OF BILL POODLES AND DICK PEARL.

which person or people

From this reading I confess that I was appalled at the boldness and daring of my fellow-students, who had actually taken possession of the Parkville Liberal Institute, and purposed to mete out justice to me and to Bill Poodles.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Parasyte, after prayer, had made a statement to the students in regard to the unpleasant event of the day, in which he represented me as a contumacious offender, one who desired to make all the trouble he could; an obstinate, self-willed fellow, whose example was dangerous to the general peace, and who had refused to be guided by reason and common sense.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was a certain kind of solemnity in the proceedings, which was not without its effect upon me.