used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
bystandernounUS /ˈbaɪstændər/
a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
Darringford
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From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE SECRET ENEMY.
at any time
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
and nothing more
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
Oglesby
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From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
Prefacing
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From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET ENEMY.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
be standing; be upright
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
express a supposition
From this reading But it is just like Judge Oglesby, and if he can stand it I suppose I can.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the biggest piece of imposition I ever heard of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET ENEMY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
at the time that
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Prefacing his bitter speech with an oath he exclaimed to a bystander:
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among those at the hearing when Dean so unexpectedly obtained his freedom for a time was Colonel Darringford, his countenance showing his disappointment and displeasure as the young prisoner was allowed his liberty.
