used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH FOR FREEDOM.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
acquittedadjectiveUS /əˈkwɪtɪd/
declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
breakfasting
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From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH FOR FREEDOM.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DASH FOR FREEDOM.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A DASH FOR FREEDOM.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He recounted his adventures preceding the time he joined the British navy and gave the king an account of his early life.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke of Frank several times, and finally the king was moved to ask:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the fact that he was sadly lacking in a knowledge of court etiquette, Jack acquitted himself creditably in breakfasting with royalty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "And your friend--this American youth--is he as great a fighter as you are?"
