used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Captain Murray looked up at him in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
Barriscale
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From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
blusternounUS /ˈblʌstər/
noisy confusion and turbulence
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
a social unit living together
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Murray looked up at him in astonishment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Captain Murray looked up at him in astonishment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
McCormack's
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From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
the act of punishing
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
RegulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
only a very short time before
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
carry out
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Murray looked up at him in astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no bravado in his bearing, no attempt at bluster or denial.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had become of the boastful, self-satisfied scion of a wealthy family as he had known him scarcely three weeks before?
what's
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From this reading “I suppose I may as well plead guilty to the charges,” he said, “and take what’s coming to me.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three days after Lieutenant McCormack’s interview with Captain Murray, First Sergeant Barriscale, in pursuance of notice duly received, presented himself before his commanding officer, in his room at the hospital, for admonition and punishment in accordance with the Army Regulations.
