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From this reading BILLY BRAY.--82.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY BRAY.--82.
BRAYverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading BILLY BRAY.--82.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
dipsnounUS /dɪps/
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
enrollingverbUS /enˈroʊlɪŋ/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
a particular point in time
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
absolutely essential
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
and nothing more
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
precisely as stated
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The enrolling officer of Salisbury district, Maryland, was very active and thorough in the performance of his duty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As an evidence of the methodical precision with which he attends to business, it is only necessary to allude to the fact that he invariably draws his salary the moment it is due; his memory in this respect is prodigious.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He speaks his native dialect without a foreign accent.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He generally writes on paper, and uses a pen, which at intervals he dips into a stand of ink, that he keeps upon his table.
