used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading It served as an excellent advertisement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
any thing at all
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
in a state of sleep
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It served as an excellent advertisement.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
the act of giving
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The paragraph was headed “A Young Hero.”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The paragraph was headed “A Young Hero.”
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It served as an excellent advertisement.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
up to a particular time
From this reading IN SPITE of the exciting events of the night Tom fell asleep and slept soundly till morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
male cat
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE MAN TOM WANTED TO SEE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had done his duty as a matter of course and it did not occur to him that he had done anything heroic till he read a paragraph in the paper the next day giving an account of the affair, in which he was spoken of in the most complimentary terms.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The paragraph was headed “A Young Hero.”
