used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
Bixton
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From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
Eldridge
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From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
exoneratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
Franz
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From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
IGGY
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From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
and nothing more
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
Schnitzelnoun
deep-fried breaded veal cutlets
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
SLEUTHnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading As an accomplice of Bixton in the matter of the suitcase affair, he was deemed equally guilty of conspiracy.
the rays of the sun
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
the act of testing something
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading Bixton and Eldridge both underwent speedy trial by a court martial.
VindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading IGGY TURNS SLEUTH Vindicated at the eleventh hour by the confessions of Bixton and Eldridge, Franz Schnitzel returned to barracks completely exonerated of the crime of poisoning his comrades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
which person or people
From this reading During the first week or two after his return to his company, Schnitzel showed a depth of gratitude toward the four Brothers that only one who had been so long in the shadow could exhibit to those who had led him back into the sunshine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
a late time of life
From this reading Bixton was charged with desertion and conspiracy, and sentenced to several years in a Federal prison, while Eldridge escaped with a year.
