used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
the act of departing
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
GOOSEnounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
GripenounUS /ɡraɪp/
informal terms for objecting
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
KILLINGnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
LYNCHverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
engage in
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
MODEnounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
personages
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From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
QUAILverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
QUAILSnounUS /kweɪlz/
plural of “quail” — flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
TenaciousadjectiveUS /təˈneɪʃəs/
good at remembering
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
the act of testing something
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two august personages bowed to each other.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An invitation was extended us to delay our departure another day and try quail shooting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the happiest moment in their respective lives, they declared.
which person or people
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A TRIAL BY JUDGE LYNCH--HUNG FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT--QUAIL SHOOTING--HABITS OF THE BIRDS, AND MODE OF KILLING THEM--A RING OF QUAILS--THE EFFECTS OF A SEVERE WINTER--THE SNOW GOOSE.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short time after supper, Tenacious Gripe appeared with the mayor of the city, who wished to make the acquaintance of the Professor.
