used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
extreme mental distress
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
completely unclothed
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
ChampnounUS /tʃæmp/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
without deviation
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
remove the dust from
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
MarsnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
muskets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
continue talking
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
move hurridly
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such being the situation, Billy determined that his first act to be reported should be of a nature to cause the president active mental anguish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
threatensverbUS /ˈθretənz/
third-person singular of “threaten” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Billy hesitated an officer followed him from the palace and beckoned to the guard that sat in the bare dust of the Champ de Mars playing cards for cartridges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two abandoned the game, and, having received their orders, picked their muskets from the dust and stood looking expectantly at Billy.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
war-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
at the time that
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his guard at his heels he went directly to the cable station, and to the Secretary of State of the United States addressed this message: "President refuses my pay; threatens shoot; wireless nearest war-ship proceed here full speed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were his escort, and it was evident that until nine o'clock, when he sailed, his movements would be spied upon; his acts reported to the president.
