used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
(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 When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
on or to one side
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
Carteret
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From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
ChroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
make right or correct
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
coöperation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
elbowedverbUS /ˈelboʊd/
past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
gesticulated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
oraclenounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain the baffled orator gesticulated and shrieked in the effort to correct the misapprehension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Their oracle had spoken; not hearing what he said, they assumed it to mean encouragement and coöperation.
at the time that
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their present course was but the logical outcome of the crusade which the Morning Chronicle had preached, in season and out of season, for many months.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Some brought hay, some kerosene, and others wood from a pile which had been thrown into a vacant lot near by.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Carteret had spoken, and the crowd had cheered him, they felt that they had done all that courtesy required, and he was good-naturedly elbowed aside while they proceeded with the work in hand, which was now to drive out the negroes from the hospital and avenge the killing of their comrade.
