used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
your usual mood
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
Jetson
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From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
JURYnounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
move upward
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
SITSverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
carry out
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few introductory remarks, Jetson was summoned by the class president to rise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLASS MEETING SITS AS JURY Three days later the class meeting was held.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jetson was especially impressed with the notion that he must attend, since he must appear as the accused.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Jetson," asked the class president, "do you intend to deny having made the remark imputed to you--that you would not take the word of any midshipman in the brigade!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With one of his disposition it was quite natural that the young man should go before the class in a highly resentful mood.
