used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, it may be too late."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
Bolton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
a message received and understood
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading After that, it may be too late."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading After that, it may be too late."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
cut with a saw
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The revolutionary elements are strong," said Big Sam.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have information that there is to be an armed outbreak to-morrow night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading After that, it may be too late."
a message informing of danger
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will the Committee of Safety have its organization completed in time to check it?
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered whether this warning had come from Peter Bolton, but I saw the futility of asking such a question of the man before me.
