used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
AFTERMATHnounUS /ˈæftərmæθ/
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
exhale hard
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
terminate
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
Chowdler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
divisible by two
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
headmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like master, like man!”
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like master, like man!”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Like master, like man!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
ovationnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃən/
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
having a supporting base
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading AFTERMATH Mr. Chowdler took the blow standing.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not so much a demonstration against the headmaster as a display of tribal loyalty to a fallen chief; and it had its touch of chivalry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
at the time that
From this reading He did not even break down when his house gave him an ovation at prayers, such as might have greeted a conqueror.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What else could you expect,” he said contemptuously, “from such a Council!
