used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
bloodhoundnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/
a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
make right or correct
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
at any time
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
Harley
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From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
HeadmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
on one occasion
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
a human being
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
by chance
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
in the near future
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading In appearance he was not unlike a bloodhound in spectacles, and his manner was appropriately grim.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COMING EVENTS The new Headmaster of Harley was a man of considerable importance and an overpowering belief in himself; for which reason he formed hasty opinions, and having once formed them believed them to be correct for ever afterwards.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading “Because,” said he, “at Wilton I had the reputation of knowing each boy individually, and I should like to know each boy here as soon as I possibly can.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first case that came before his notice was that of Arthur, and he dealt with it in person.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The railway company had reported that Arthur had had the audacity to travel upon their line without a ticket, and Arthur was accordingly brought in and required to furnish his explanation of the outrage.
