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From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
anew
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
terminate
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
the act of breaking something
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
the force of workers available
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
not any; not one
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a brief written record
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
ParolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
ParolesnounUS /pərˈoʊlz/
plural of “parole” — a promise
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
on the contrary
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paroles are deemed serious matters, and few men are so reckless and deceitful as to break them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But of course there are two sides to a parole; and if it is not accepted as honestly as it is given, then there is no bargain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sometimes he is released entirely upon his promise or parole not to fight again during the war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
at the time that
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if there is the slightest doubt or argument, then the Scout ought to stay a prisoner, rather than escape with dishonor, charged with breaking his word.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Note 36, page 88: "Parole" means word of honor not to attempt escape; and in war when a prisoner of rank gives this promise he is permitted his freedom within certain limits.
