used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
react verbally
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The attack developed the unexpected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
coequaladjectiveUS /koʊˈiːkwəl/
having the same standing before the law
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
carefully weighed
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The attack developed the unexpected.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
Hartwell's
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From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
Jake
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From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
Jakey
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From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
the force of workers available
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
RecruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
shibbolethnounUS /ˈʃɪbəleθ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
Studley
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From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
thereupon
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From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jakey thereupon assumed the duties of a defender of the faith, and, being prepared for action, moved immediately upon the enemy.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _An Unexpected Recruit_ Like the majority of men in the West, Jake Studley took the view that all men are equal, and that the interests of one are the concerns of all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hartwell's manner had been interpreted by Jakey as a declaration of heresy to his orthodox code and the invitation to mind his own business as a breach of etiquette which the code entailed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A civil answer to what in other climes would be considered impertinent curiosity was the unmistakable shibboleth of the coequal fraternity.
