used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
beam'snounUS /biːmz/
possessive form of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
Carteret
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From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
Clansmen
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From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
make right or correct
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
increase twofold
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
the head of a state government
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
hangman's
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From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
noosenounUS /nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
Scalawagnoun
a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest)
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A hangman's noose swung from each beam's end.
carry out
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
TRAITOR'S
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From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
soldiers collectively
From this reading When His Excellency drove into town next morning and received the news of the startling events of the night, he ordered a double guard of troops for his office and another for his house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Governor Carteret called at ten o'clock and was ushered immediately into the executive office.
at the time that
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The Clansmen had left the two beams projecting through the windows of the north and south wings of the Capitol.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A TRAITOR'S RUSE The old Governor had made a correct guess on the line of action his little Scalawag successor in high office would take when confronted by the crisis of the morning.
