used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
CALOMELnoun
a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
the act of discovering something
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
HOW
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From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
KIAZIM
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From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
MANIFESTATIONnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
Mundey
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From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
and nothing more
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
perpetratorsnounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtərz/
plural of “perpetrator” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
treasure-hunt
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From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mundey and I were congratulated on having pulled off a good practical joke against the Turk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, there were a few who disapproved of what we had done.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading OF THE CALOMEL MANIFESTATION AND HOW KIAZIM FELL INTO THE NET The camp as a whole had enjoyed the treasure-hunt.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Our success, however, deprived their criticism of any force, and they confined themselves to a warning that it was foolish to run such risks without an object.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They held that discovery of the fraud would anger the Turk, not only against the perpetrators, but against the whole camp.
