used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
in addition
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
Ardmore
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From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
assaultingverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
-ing form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Dave was commanded to forward his defense promptly.
gotten under control
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
Darrin
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From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
Dave
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From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Dave was commanded to forward his defense promptly.
DEPARTMENTnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Dave was commanded to forward his defense promptly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
yet to be or coming
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
and nothing more
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
NAVYnounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
information about recent and important events
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
perjuredverbUS /ˈpɜːrdʒərd/
past form of “perjure” — knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Dave was commanded to forward his defense promptly.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading But that letter from the Secretary was not long in coming.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until he was advised by the Navy Department that charges had been made against him, he really could do nothing in the matter.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The letter informed Midshipman Darrin that he has been accused of severely assaulting a citizen without just provocation, and contained, also, some of the circumstances alleged by Caspar Ardmore.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading IN THE VIEW OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT Dave Darrin did not let the news of the charges disturb his outward serenity, though he was inwardly aware that perjured evidence might work great harm to his future career.
