250
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From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
CINCINNATUSnoun
Roman statesman regarded as a model of simple virtue; he twice was called to assume dictatorship of Rome and each time retired to his farm (519-438 BC)
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
four-square
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From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
engage in
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
the force of workers available
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
misapprehensionnounUS /mɪˌsæpriˈhenʃən/
an understanding of something that is not correct
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
Mollendo
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From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
O'HAGAN
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From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
señor
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From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
a male human offspring
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You party men find it difficult to understand that an action may be dictated by other than party considerations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I quite understand, señor," said Mr. O’Hagan, reflecting that the indiscretion had cost him £250.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
at the time that
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can never sufficiently lament my indiscretion, and beg that you will accept the expression of my profound regret."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading CINCINNATUS O’HAGAN "I have an apology to make to you, señor," said Mollendo, as they sat at dinner in his own little four-square apartment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I perceive that I was under a misapprehension when I ordered the arrest of your son.
