AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
affectationnounUS /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
Davidson
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From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
furloughverbUS /ˈfɜːrloʊ/
dismiss, usually for economic reasons
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
come together
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My son, Richard.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
Prescott's
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From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
Richard
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From this reading "My son, Richard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
a male human offspring
From this reading "My son, Richard.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He is home on his furlough from the Military Academy at West Point."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Words would fail in describing motherly pride with which Mrs. Prescott introduced her son to Mrs. Davidson, wife of the new pastor.
but in spite of that
From this reading Dick Prescott's return bow was made with the utmost grace, yet without affectation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Prescott," said Mrs. Davidson, looking up, for up she had to glance in order to see the face of this tall, distinguished-looking cadet.
