used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "You know the rules of the Institute, Nevers," added the principal, sternly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
Brockridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
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 "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
HOMILYnounUS /ˈhɑːməli/
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading "You know the rules of the Institute, Nevers," added the principal, sternly.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know the rules of the Institute, Nevers," added the principal, sternly.
LISTENSverbUS /ˈlɪsənz/
third-person singular of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
Nevers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "You know the rules of the Institute, Nevers," added the principal, sternly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
in the near future
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
SPENDSverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "You know the rules of the Institute, Nevers," added the principal, sternly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RICHARD LISTENS TO A HOMILY ON FIGHTING, AND SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE GUARD HOUSE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
in or at the place that
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Richard, in obedience to the order of the principal, immediately repaired to the office, where he was soon joined by Nevers, both of them very much the worse for the encounter.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," replied both of the culprits, in the same breath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You have been fighting--have you, young gentlemen?" demanded Colonel Brockridge, as he entered the room.
