used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
accountableadjectiveUS /əˈkaʊntəbəl/
liable to account for one's actions
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
acquittalnounUS /əˈkwɪtəl/
a judgment of not guilty
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
aggressornounUS /əˈɡresər/
someone who attacks
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
Alsop
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From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
any thing at all
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
consentingadjectiveUS /kənˈsentɪŋ/
having given consent
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
desecrationnounUS /desəˈkreɪʃən/
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
DISGUSTverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
DUNCAN'S
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From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
Mulcahy
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From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mulcahy had come over on the very evening to offer congratulations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, was a month after the event.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Alsop, while consenting to the verdict of acquittal, adhered in silence to his own opinion, which held Sam accountable for the desecration of the well by a low fight.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had, on the whole, proved to his teachers his right to be considered a law-abiding citizen, if not a distinguished scholar; and the accepted student version of the affair showed him anything but an aggressor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DUNCAN’S DISGUST Despite his fears, Sam never heard from the faculty with reference to his duel.
