used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
put or pin the blame on
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
the act of breaking something
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
ERNEST
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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
how
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From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
Parkville
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From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
RAISESnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
shoulderingverbUS /ˈʃoʊldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shoulder” — lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I told Bob how I felt, and he ridiculed the idea of my shouldering any portion of the blame.
SPLASHverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
STUDENTSnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
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 I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
Vallington
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From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could not help asking myself to what extent I was responsible for the troubles which overwhelmed the Parkville Liberal Institute.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST RAISES THE SPLASH, AND THERE IS A GENERAL BREAKING AWAY AMONG THE STUDENTS.
which person or people
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I listened, with astonishment and dismay, to the tale which Bob Hale told me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Even the parson says you are not to blame, and that you have behaved like a gentleman from the beginning," said he, alluding to Henry Vallington, who, on account of his intended profession, often went by the name of the "parson."
