used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
divisible by two
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
Lascelles
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From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
the force of workers available
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
Philippe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A reward had been offered by business associates of the deceased for the capture and conviction of the assassin.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
not in physical motion
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
carry out
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So did the civil authorities; but those were days when the authorities of Louisiana commanded less respect from its educated people than did even the military.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A distant relative of old Lascelles had come to take charge of the place until Monsieur Philippe should arrive.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
at the time that
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The police force, like the State, was undergoing a process called reconstruction, which might have been impressive in theory, but was ridiculous in practice.
which person or people
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading When four days and nights had passed away without a word or sign from Waring, the garrison had come to the conclusion that those officers or men of Battery "X" who still believed him innocent were idiots.
