used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
equally
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
(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 "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
boshnounUS /bɑːʃ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading "Oh, bosh!"
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If they do, you say they're plotting insurrection."
don't
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From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
insurrectionnounUS /ˌɪnsərˈekʃən/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading If they do, you say they're plotting insurrection."
Jules
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From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
Keaveney
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a unit of instruction
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, bosh!"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
go across or through
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading If they do, you say they're plotting insurrection."
Resident-Agent
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From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
express in words
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
Schlichten
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From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
Skilk
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From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jules Keaveney, the Skilk Resident-Agent, at the head of the table, exclaimed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
they're
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From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If they don't bow and scrape to you and get off the sidewalk to let you pass, you say they're insolent and need a lesson.
von
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From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You soldiers are all alike--begging your pardon, General von Schlichten," he nodded in the direction of the guest of honor.
