used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
a youthful male person
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading How it came there he was at a loss to conjecture.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading How it came there he was at a loss to conjecture.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
set up or found
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
HERITAGEnounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
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From this reading How it came there he was at a loss to conjecture.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
immediately past
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
something that is lost
From this reading How it came there he was at a loss to conjecture.
a particular point in time
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
PatersonnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How it came there he was at a loss to conjecture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE HERITAGE OF PEACE._ The joy of the hypocrite is but for a moment; and the house that is built on the sand must needs fall to ruin at last.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an _extra_ordinary coincidence that the box was found in the sandy ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Skinner received the box with his accustomed composure, though he turned deadly pale.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The less said about it the better," George Paterson remarked, "and you owe this boy a full apology."
