used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
divisible by two
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
hadn't
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From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
Ingleby
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From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not?” said Widdup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THUNDER WEATHER I THAT night a thrilled but incredulous dormitory discussed the exploit of Ingleby.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not?” said Widdup.
Widdup
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From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found himself treated with something that was almost respect, partly for the daring of the whole expedition, but even more for the crowning achievement of his inspired lie.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without pretending to have approached the dizzy achievements of Griffin, Edwin perceived that in addition to reassuring himself he had managed to atone for a little of his former reputation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I wish you hadn’t told them that,” he said to Widdup.
