used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
promote over another
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
floggingnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
the act of giving
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
hot-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
MILLER'SnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading MILLER'S NERVES.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading MILLER'S NERVES.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
on one occasion
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
the act of punishing
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
Rattleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank resolutely sat down on all propositions of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There is no need to give an account of the long discussion held by the committee; what they did in the matter is of more importance.
which person or people
From this reading Jack Diamond, too, who had lost his temper more than once in the course of his initiation, argued in favor of giving Miller a punishment something like a flogging at the stake.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A good many wild plans were suggested; hot-headed Rattleton was in favor of severe measures that would have given Miller pain if they had not produced serious injuries.
