used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
briberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
Consul-General
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From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
cordonnounUS /ˈkɔːrdən/
a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
set up or found
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
an established custom
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
Hemsters
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From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
how
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From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
loopholenounUS /ˈluːphoʊl/
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
not any; not one
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
a brief written record
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
precinctsnounUS /ˈpriːsɪŋkts/
plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
RamblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
hard to endure
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
precisely as stated
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Hemsters had fallen into the English habit of afternoon tea, and, having finished the refreshing cup, I excused myself and went outside to learn how strict the cordon around us was kept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gates were very thoroughly guarded, and short of force there seemed to be no method of penetrating into the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rambling around the vast precincts of the Palace, trying to discover any loophole of escape, I came upon our escort and the ponies which had brought us from the port to the capital.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I tried bribery, desiring to get a short note through to the British Consul-General, and, although my bribe was willingly accepted, I found later that the missive was never sent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I found that the Prime Minister had done his work well.
