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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

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From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

having lost your job

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

plural of “irregularity” — behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

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From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

full of life and energy

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Later, on being dismissed from the army for irregularities in his accounts, he had assumed the name of William Jarvey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

and nothing more

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

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From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading He was in reality Ward Porton's father, his full name being William Jarvey Porton.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A lively discussion lasting several minutes, and which our hero and Roger failed to catch, followed the discovery of Jarvey Porton's identity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE CAPTURE What Dave said concerning the man he had known as William Jarvey was true.

a late time of life

From this reading Years before, however, on entering the United States Army, he had dropped the name William and been known only as Jarvey Porton.