touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His life would be snuffed out certainly.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
Culvera
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From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life would be snuffed out certainly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
not any; not one
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
and nothing more
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His life would be snuffed out certainly.
Pasquale
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From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The charge against him would probably be conspiracy, but it did not much matter what the excuse was.
the act of punishing
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
snuffedverbUS /snʌft/
past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly
From this reading His life would be snuffed out certainly.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
which person or people
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There were several reasons why Culvera should sacrifice him and not one why he should be spared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AT SUNSET Steve, in solitary confinement, with only his throbbing leg for company, was under no illusions as to what his punishment would be.
Yeager
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pasquale had been killed by an American who had been seen talking with Yeager five minutes before he had shot the general.
