used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
CankernounUS /ˈkæŋkər/
a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He resented the fact that Truscott evidently resented his conduct.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
disrespectfuladjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspektfəl/
exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He resented the fact that Truscott evidently resented his conduct.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He resented the fact that Truscott evidently resented his conduct.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
insubordinationnounUS /ˌɪnsəbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
defiance of authority
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
pall-bearers
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From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
plenipotentiarynoun
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
with little or no delay
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
without much difficulty
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He resented the fact that Truscott evidently resented his conduct.
express in words
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
hurting
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
not in physical motion
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
subaltern's
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From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
TannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
Tanner's
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From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
Truscott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the following morning the preparations for Captain Tanner’s funeral were complete.
at the time that
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
in or at the place that
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The colonel’s heart was sore against Truscott, for, while he could not say that his manner had been in the least disrespectful on the previous afternoon, he could complain and did complain that there was a spice of insubordination in the subaltern’s total refusal to offer any explanation.
which person or people
From this reading There had been a decided halt for a few moments when it came to the selection of the pall-bearers, as they had to be chosen by Colonel Pelham, poor Mrs. Tanner being still too desperately ill to more than faintly realize where she was or to recognize those who stood at her bedside.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was stung to think that Truscott had friends to whom he readily furnished the proofs of his innocence, yet forbade their using them “officially”; and although he felt and knew that had he himself asked Truscott for these proofs in the first place, they would have been promptly set before him, he refused to see that, in having made Captain Canker his minister plenipotentiary for the time being, he had given Truscott good cause for his action in declining to defend himself at the eleventh hour.
