abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
(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 Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
in addition
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
AmalgamatedadjectiveUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
any thing at all
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
one or the other of two
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
a social unit living together
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
Holworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
Rattleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
scabverbUS /skæb/
form a scab
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something the matter with Jack, probably the effects of his abnormal efforts during the examinations.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holworthy said "nonsense," and also expected to be busy all day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hudson thought the plan an excellent one, but was precluded from joining by family cares.
whereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gray declared it was all out of keeping with the spirit of the day, and indignantly refused to have anything to do with it; whereupon the Amalgamated Brethren called him "scab," and threatened to shadow him during the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack Rattleton did not show much interest on either side, and indeed was not sure that he would stay up for Class Day at all.
