used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
(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 THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
BunnynounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
DEPARTMENTnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
Elbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder Hepburn was on hand.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The elder Hepburn was on hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
HepburnnounUS /ˈhepbərn/
United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading The elder Hepburn was on hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
perjurers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
express in words
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
SkinnyadjectiveUS /ˈskɪni/
being very thin
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Bunny and all his friends, under the coaching of a local lawyer, had proved themselves expert perjurers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The elder Hepburn was on hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE WAR DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS SAY For witnesses Bunny had rounded up all of his gang of that notable night, with the one exception of Skinny Carroll.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would never do to have Carroll go on the stand and admit that he had been posted as a lookout.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even Major Elbert, president of the court, before that body had been in session for an hour, looked as though he believed the case a dark one against the young officers.
