28th
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From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
(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 Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
have
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
Benny's
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From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
Connell
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From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
wanted intensely
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
disarrangedadjective
having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
one or the other of two
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
Frazier
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From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
Fraziers
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From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then came open rupture.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Then came open rupture.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As first sergeant he had rebuked Frazier for falling in with belts disarranged at parade, and attempting to adjust them in ranks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came open rupture.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading August came, and the Fraziers went, promising: to return for the 28th.
belonging to which person
From this reading Once more all the influences that a mother's love can devise had been brought to bear on those members of Benny's class whose friendship he either claimed or desired.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Connell had been besieged with smiles, and would have been overwhelmed with attentions but for his sturdy determination "not to be bought."
