used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
approval
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
immediately past
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
Putnam
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From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
Rossmore
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From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The cadets of Putnam Hall were now getting ready for an outing to last several days.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Later on, the circus authorities were communicated with, and from them Rossmore Ford obtained the skin of the beast, and had it prepared, with the head on, for a rug; and it is in his mansion on the floor to this day.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just the same, had I known the tiger was still at large, I should have kept you at the Hall."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
at the time that
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the boys returned to Putnam Hall and told about their adventure with the tiger, they were proclaimed genuine heroes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You certainly deserve a great deal of credit," said Captain Putnam.
