used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LESSON IN MILITARY LAW.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
Bertha
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From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LESSON IN MILITARY LAW.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading A LESSON IN MILITARY LAW.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A LESSON IN MILITARY LAW.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading A LESSON IN MILITARY LAW.
nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
on one occasion
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
Scarron
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From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
Tempest's
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From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the charms of Bertha Tempest's company did not cause her husband to neglect his duty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
a source of difficulty
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
Vernon
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From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading "Lead on!" commanded Vernon, as the watchman seemed to hesitate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
at the time that
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he was told that Bob was in trouble, he at once deemed it to be his duty and a privilege to go with Vernon and see in what the boy's danger consisted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bob was one of nature's rough gems, and Tempest believed there was a future for him which would repay Scarron for his kindness in adopting the waif.
