used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
(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 AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
divisible by two
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
the act of departing
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
a small worthless amount
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
immediately past
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
RescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
cut with a saw
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
Sheldon
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From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Rescuing those in danger is more commendable than conducting an imitation newspaper."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thank you, sir," said Jack, saluting and going back to his friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
a message informing of danger
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has Bull got against the _Gazette_?" he asked Arthur and Harry.
at the time that
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading AN ANONYMOUS ACCUSATION When next Jack saw the Colonel the latter had regained his wig, his natural complexion and his dignity, the last being so great that it was a perfect danger signal warning away all levity or even the slightest sign of it on the part of the boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You showed very commendable bravery, Sheldon," said the Colonel, "and I congratulate you for your spirit.
