Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was against him as bitterly as was his son.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

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From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading He was against him as bitterly as was his son.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

a youthful male person

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was against him as bitterly as was his son.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

commence officially

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

the position of a lieutenant

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

for more time

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that he had any love for McCormack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was against him as bitterly as was his son.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that First Sergeant Barriscale took into serious consideration the question of an attempt to block the confirmation of his rival’s election to the first lieutenancy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was against him as bitterly as was his son.

at the time that

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But when he consulted with his father about the matter, the elder Barriscale advised against such action.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

but in spite of that

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading But he had a longer head than had his boy, and he felt that the time was not yet ripe in which to inaugurate a movement that would do the young officer the most injury.