used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
BALANCEverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
a youthful male person
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
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 His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
RIVERDALE
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From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
not in physical motion
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Our hero had learned a lesson which experience alone could teach him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY STRIKES A BALANCE, AND RETURNS TO RIVERDALE.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
WhitingnounUS /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/
flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had now a clearer perception of what is due to the position and dignity of those upon whom fortune has smiled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The consciousness of that "something within him" inclined him to be a little too familiar with his elders; but then it gave him confidence in himself, and imparted courage to go forward in the accomplishment of his mission.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His interview with Colonel Whiting and the gentle but plain rebuke of his niece had set him right, and he realized that, while he was doing a man's work, he was still a boy.
