used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
Bert
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From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
contusionsnounUS /kənˈtuːʒənz/
plural of “contusion” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
couldn't
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From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
approval
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
discoloredverbUS /dɪˈskʌlərd/
past form of “discolor” — lose color or turn colorless
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
being one more than ten
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
apart from; not including
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
the organ of sight
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
HOBOnounUS /ˈhoʊboʊ/
a vagrant
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
Hugh
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From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
Hugh's
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From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
Longley
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From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
not any; not one
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
pacifistnounUS /ˈpæsɪfɪst/
someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
go across or through
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Hugh couldn’t quite credit that, but he had no course but to attend classes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
speculativelyadverb
with speculation; in a speculative manner
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
Teschner
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From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
wasn't
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From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His appearance created interest and aroused curiosity among his classmates, while Mr. Teschner observed him speculatively but asked no questions.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading “HOBO” WINS FAME Hugh cut chapel the next morning, but there was French at ten and Greek at eleven and mathematics at one, and so it wasn’t possible to remain in retirement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Plenty of questions were asked, however, and Hugh’s ingenuity was sorely taxed in accounting for his contusions without involving Longley.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bert consoled him with the assurance that except for a badly discolored eye he would pass muster anywhere as an ardent pacifist.
