acceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading "Captain Bragg then accepts the challenge?" said Botts.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
Belton
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From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
Belton's
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From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
Botts
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From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
BraggnounUS /bræɡ/
Confederate general during the American Civil War who was defeated by Grant in the battle of Chattanooga (1817-1876)
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading "Captain Bragg then accepts the challenge?" said Botts.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What time does Bragg propose for the meeting?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "What time does Bragg propose for the meeting?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "What time does Bragg propose for the meeting?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Captain Bragg then accepts the challenge?" said Botts.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Captain Bragg then accepts the challenge?" said Botts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time does Bragg propose for the meeting?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
Toney
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From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Of course he does," said Wiggins, "and we have agreed upon the terms."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time does Bragg propose for the meeting?"
Wiggins
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From this reading Hardly had Toney Belton's footsteps ceased to sound in the corridor before Wiggins snatched up his hat and hurried into the presence of his principal in extreme agitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Botts," he exclaimed, "I have just had an interview with Mr. Belton, the friend of Captain Bragg."
