used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who told you, sir?" asked Mark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
billiardadjectiveUS /ˈbɪljərd/
of or relating to billiards
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
BrushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
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From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
set up or found
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
frequentingverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪŋ/
-ing form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Mark Manning and James Carson entered his presence a little nervously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Who told you, sir?" asked Mark.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
SUSPENDEDadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Who told you, sir?" asked Mark.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
which person or people
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUSPENDED Dr. Brush was seated at a table covered with papers, in a large armchair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was an elderly man of dignified presence, not a petty tyrant such as is sometimes found in a similar position, but a man who commanded respect, without an effort.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Young gentlemen," said the doctor, gravely, "I am informed that you have violated one of the rules of the academy by frequenting a billiard saloon where liquor is sold."
