used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
barbered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
Bostwick
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From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
of short duration or distance
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
COMBINATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
put on clothes
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
move gently or carefully
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
inadequacynounUS /ˌɪˈnædɪkwəsi/
lack of an adequate quantity or number
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
kahki
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
lawlessnessnounUS /ˈlɔːləsnəs/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
hear with intention
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
dependable
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMBINATION OF FORCES Bostwick effected a change of dress in the rear of the nearest store.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
tiradenounUS /taɪˈreɪd/
a speech of violent denunciation
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was then duly barbered, after which he made a strenuous but futile endeavor to procure accommodations for the night.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading He dropped all hope of publicly humiliating the horseman and deferred his private vengeance for a time more opportune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no one with leisure to listen to his tirade on the shameful inadequacy of the attributes of civilization in the camp, and after one brief attempt to arouse civic indignation against Van for his acts of deliberate lawlessness, he perceived the ease with which he might commit an error and render himself ridiculous.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A rough blue shirt, stout kahki garments and yellow "hiking" boots converted him into one of the common units of which the camp throng was comprised.
