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From this reading {126} A FOX IN A TRAP.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
AcademiesnounUS /əˈkædəmiz/
plural of “academy” — a secondary school (usually private)
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
Awaking
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From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
BeetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
set up or found
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading {126} A FOX IN A TRAP.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading {126} A FOX IN A TRAP.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
knaverynoun
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
immediately past
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
not any; not one
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
Orang-Outan
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From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The following story was found among the papers of a distinguished “Orang-Outan” member of the Academies:— “No, decidedly not!”
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
synonymousadjectiveUS /səˈnɑːnəməs/
(of words) meaning the same or nearly the same
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading {126} A FOX IN A TRAP.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
voraciousadjectiveUS /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/
excessively greedy and grasping
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Awaking at last, he discovered that the story of the green Beetle was but a dream, and returning the pin to Violet, he recounted the history of the transformed jewel as if it had been his own invention.
belonging to which person
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cried; “it shall never be said that I chose for the hero of my tale a cowardly, sneaking, voracious brute, whose name has become synonymous with cunning, hypocrisy, and knavery—a fox, in fact.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are wrong,” replied one whose presence I had overlooked.
