used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
acceptablyadverbUS /ækˈseptəbli/
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
affrontedverbUS /əˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Adrian fumed in mingled disgust and apprehension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
deprecatedverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtəd/
past form of “deprecate” — express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
didn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Adrian fumed in mingled disgust and apprehension.
Ducie
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From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
emanatingverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
a boy or man
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
Floyd-Rosney
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From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
From this reading Adrian fumed in mingled disgust and apprehension.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
a single distinct event
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Adrian fumed in mingled disgust and apprehension.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
quitted
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From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
Randal
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From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The serious menace, however, that the circumstances held for Randal moderated for a time his indignation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
unseemlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːmli/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adrian Ducie was affronted beyond measure by the unseemly notoriety given to his part in the Floyd-Rosney incident, in the subsequent publications emanating from various sources.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t the fellow stay where he was until matters should have developed more acceptably?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought it not improbable that Floyd-Rosney would shoot Randal Ducie on sight, and he greatly deprecated the fact that his brother was chronicled by the New Orleans papers as having quitted that city, on his way to Memphis, returning by boat.
