used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
(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 We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
allowableadjectiveUS /əˈlaʊəbəl/
deductible according to the tax laws
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
Burrell
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From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
cannot
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From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
a person who is in charge
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
consommenoun
clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
recognizable; marked
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
Harriet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
being perceived or observed
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading AN "HONOR" FAIRLY LOST "Miss Burrell," began the Chief Guardian in an impressive voice, "I find that a serious offense has been committed, an offense that cannot be overlooked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
Wha-at
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We have, after careful examination, decided what it is that gives the consomme the peculiar flavor that you all have noticed."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We have examined the pot in which the soup was made.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A prank is allowable within reasonable limits, but any such trick as this borders on the disgraceful."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wha-at do you mean, Mrs. Livingston?" questioned Harriet.
