used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
(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 Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
at any time
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
full of life and energy
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
Philpott
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From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
Philpott's
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From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
RegulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Incidentally, Harry remarked, quite mildly, that he believed he was nearly due for promotion.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
cut with a saw
From this reading Colonel Philpott gave as close an imitation of a lively man as I ever saw him achieve; he nearly had a fit.
express in words
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
TemporariesnounUS /ˈtempəreriz/
plural of “temporary” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
a special situation
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I forget all he said--he thundered for a long time, banging his fist on the King's Regulations, and knocking everything off the rickety table--but this was the climax:
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philpott's arrogance on the subject of Temporaries annoyed him intensely; it annoyed us all, and this I think it was that made him say a very unfortunate thing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was up before the C.O. with some trifling request or other (I forget what), and somehow the question of his seniority and service came up.
