used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
being joined in close association
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
Carle
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From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
decreeverbUS /dɪˈkriː/
issue a decree
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
defier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
set up or found
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His triumph was short-lived.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
overrideverbUS /ˈoʊvərraɪd/
rule against
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
cut with a saw
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
an educational institution
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading His triumph was short-lived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was true.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he made the most of the glamour of heroism attached by some boys to the reckless defier of authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His triumph was short-lived.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This was true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the first successful effort, under spur of special necessity, to override the school decree as to study hours encouraged him to repeat the act of contempt a few days later.
WANINGnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was true.
at the time that
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WANING STAR The next morning, when Rob saw Carle swinging merrily off after chapel with a pair of irresponsible cronies, he judged that the twenty dollars had been found and the crisis averted.
