used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
in addition
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading The view was blurred by unshed tears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
gibeverbUS /dʒaɪb/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
Harrovian
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From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
inordinatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənətli/
extremely
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
immediately past
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
palings
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From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
having a supporting base
From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
swallow-tail
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From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The view was blurred by unshed tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John, inordinately grateful at this recognition of himself as an Harrovian, forgave the gibe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
To-day
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From this reading To-day, standing by the iron palings, John reviewed the events of the last hour.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle and he had driven together to the Manor.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading It had struck him, also, that the shallow straw hat, the swallow-tail coat, did look queer, but he regarded them reverently as the uniform of a crack corps.
unshed
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From this reading The view was blurred by unshed tears.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view was blurred by unshed tears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The view was blurred by unshed tears.
