used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROCEEDINGS AT SANDY POINT.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
Billcord
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From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
a small house with a single story
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
Gildrock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE PROCEEDINGS AT SANDY POINT.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE PROCEEDINGS AT SANDY POINT.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading THE PROCEEDINGS AT SANDY POINT.
an educational institution
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
carry out
From this reading The principal offered to take him over to the school grounds and show him the cottage if he had any doubts on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROCEEDINGS AT SANDY POINT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
precisely as stated
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was not inclined to believe the statement, for it seemed incredible to him that any company of boys should have been able to put the cottage on a boat and convey it across the lake.
at the time that
From this reading It is to be regretted that Major Billcord set a very bad example to the Chesterfield students by using profane language when the Beech Hill principal "let the cat out of the bag."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Captain Gildrock was obliged to explain how the work had been done, before he would accept the solution of the mystery.
