used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
Deering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
at any time
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
apart from; not including
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
absolutely essential
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
Roylston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
express in speech
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tony, on the other hand, was more sensitive to this peculiar method of revenge, and it was probably due to his recognition of this sensitiveness that Mr. Roylston had adopted it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
TONY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He treated them with an icy courtesy that was far more effective in subduing their high spirits than his sarcasm had ever been.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
at the time that
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Lawrence and Wilson, particularly the latter, were restive under the process, and often threatened, though they never attempted, open rebellion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TONY PLAYS THE PART OF A GUARDIAN ANGEL Mr. Roylston put his policy with regard to Tony into rigorous effect.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From that day, except when it was obviously necessary to speak with them about their classroom work, he ignored Deering and his friends.
