used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am a Numidian.”
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
(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 All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
move towards
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
Cato
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From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
court-house
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From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “What’s thy crime?”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
Dunscomb
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From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
march in a procession
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
Numidiannoun
an inhabitant of ancient Numidia
From this reading “I am a Numidian.”
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
move hurridly
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
get by special effort
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
move hurridly
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I blush, and am confounded to appear Before thy presence, Cato.”
in the direction of
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
What's
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From this reading “What’s thy crime?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading All that has been related in the preceding chapter occurred between the hours of six and nine that morning, it being one of the “ways of the hour” in the march of improvement, to drive the administration of justice with as near an approach to railroad speed as is practicable.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Cato._ Within the half hour mentioned by Dunscomb the court-house bell rang, and there was a rush towards that building, in order to secure seats for the approaching trial.
