used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading * * * * * Here began a new era for the Colonel.
of short duration or distance
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
clothing in general
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
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 I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading * * * * * Here began a new era for the Colonel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading * * * * * Here began a new era for the Colonel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
a brief written record
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
Sabrine
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From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next week he appeared in a complete new outfit—in cut and color the counterpart of its predecessor.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Aunt Sabrine took him home, and he went to bed for two days while she washed his clothes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I do not know what legal formalities he dispensed with; but that afternoon the Colonel was free.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote a brief note to the Justice.
