used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
ApprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Stewart attempted to smooth things over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
Butterworth
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From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
CleggnounUS /kleɡ/
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
floutedverbUS /ˈflaʊtɪd/
past form of “flout” — treat with contemptuous disregard
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
the act of departing
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
How
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From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
loggerheadsnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərhedz/
plural of “loggerhead” — a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Stewart attempted to smooth things over.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
set-backnoun
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
From this reading For the second time he felt that the Law had received a set-back—that he, its accredited representative, had been flouted!
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Stewart attempted to smooth things over.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Charles Stewart looked at him somewhat anxiously.
carry out
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Stewart attempted to smooth things over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How was he going to take this feminine outburst?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Butterworth Is Apprehensive of the Future For the second time on that eventful morning Sergeant Clegg felt at loggerheads with circumstances.
