AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
(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 "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
put or pin the blame on
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
can't
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From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
don't
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From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
FIXverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
a small worthless amount
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
easily agitated
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
peckingverbUS /ˈpekɪŋ/
-ing form of “peck” — hit lightly with a picking motion
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
pinounUS /paɪ/
the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
rascalitynoun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
SavingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
express in words
From this reading "You can't expect that----" "I have said all that I have to say at present," replied Jack.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
spuriousadjectiveUS /sˈpjʊriəs/
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
sputteredverbUS /ˈspʌtərd/
past form of “sputter” — make an explosive sound
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
hard to endure
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the missing lines were put in the form, the latter locked up and the printing proceeded, the inserted lines being speedily put into "pi."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
at the time that
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Send the bundle addressed to me at the Academy to-morrow morning," Jack said, "and remember that if there is any change whatever, the editors will not be responsible for the payment."
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading TRYING TO FIX THE BLAME Saving out two or three of the sheets containing the spurious article, folding them neatly and putting them carefully in the inside pocket of his coat, Jack ordered the rest to be burned in the office stove and personally witnessed their destruction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you don't hold me responsible for this rascality?" sputtered Brooke in the same nervous manner he used when pecking at his typewriter.
