used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
BUNKERnounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
having the place or position changed
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
an opposing military force
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
everybody's
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From this reading Tony's praises were upon everybody's lips.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
a unit of instruction
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Tony's praises were upon everybody's lips.
occurring by chance
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Tony's praises were upon everybody's lips.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
To recall to mind.
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
Sedley
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From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The malicious spirit of Tim Bunker had been the cause of his misfortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
TIM
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From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
Tony's
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From this reading Tony's praises were upon everybody's lips.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tony's praises were upon everybody's lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TIM BUNKER Captain Sedley was much disturbed by the painful event which had occurred; and though the club were entirely free from blame, he could not but question the expediency of continuing the organization.
which person or people
From this reading He had saved the life of his enemy, had plunged in at the risk of his own, to rescue one who had been intent upon his injury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
a late time of life
From this reading People thought he was lucky to escape with his life, and that it would be a lesson he would remember a great many years.
