adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
accusersnounUS /əˈkjuːzərz/
plural of “accuser” — someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
Archiepiscopaladjective
of or associated with an archbishop
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
convenedverbUS /kənˈviːnd/
past form of “convene” — meet formally
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
COURT-MARTIALnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading THE COURT-MARTIAL.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
InfantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
MeetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
MyselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
PursuantadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːənt/
(followed by “to”) in conformance to or agreement with
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
Rocke
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From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
Tacubaya
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COURT-MARTIAL.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
TraverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading Pursuant with the general orders issued from headquarters, the court-martial, consisting of thirteen officers, convened at Tacubaya, for the trial of Traverse Rocke, private in the--Regiment of Infantry, accused of sleeping on his post.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wish I could Meet all accusers with as good excuse, As well as I am certain I can clear Myself of this.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a sultry morning, early in September, and by seven o'clock the drum was heard beating before the Archiepiscopal palace, where it was understood the trial, involving life or death, would come off.
