used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
Dialstone
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From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
having made preparations
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dialstone Lane was at first disposed to look askance at Mr. Tasker.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
not any; not one
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
Tasker
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From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
untruthfuladjectiveUS /ənˈtruːθfəl/
not expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In less than a week Captain Bowers had settled down comfortably in his new command.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A set of rules and regulations by which Mr. Joseph Tasker was to order his life was framed and hung in the pantry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He studied it with care, and, anxious that there should be no possible chance of a misunderstanding, questioned the spelling in three instances.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The captain’s explanation that he had spelt those words in the American style was an untruthful reflection upon a great and friendly nation.
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