used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He never committed a silly blunder.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
in addition
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
for the reason that
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading He never committed a silly blunder.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He never committed a silly blunder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
Danny
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From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
Danny's
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From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never committed a silly blunder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
not any; not one
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading He never committed a silly blunder.
SkinnyadjectiveUS /ˈskɪni/
being very thin
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Danny's attention to detail in his free and lawless progress commanded admiration if not respect.
create by training and teaching
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Also Skinny knew that this runaway brother of his could not commit the perilous act of false registration until the office opened at ten o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So there was time enough for what he had planned to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IF Skinny knew that Danny was wise, that he would not appear in camp before half past nine, because there was no boat or train which would permit his arrival before that time.
