used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
eat an early morning meal
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By Jove!” he cried.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “By Jove!” he cried.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
Edmund
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From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “By Jove!” he cried.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading “By Jove!” he cried.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
something that is lost
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
cut with a saw
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
carry out
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
hard to endure
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
precisely as stated
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
Wakfs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
WELFAREnounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading CAPTAIN WELFARE EXPLAINS I had finished a late breakfast and sat trying to forget my trouble and take an intelligent interest in _The Egyptian Gazette_ and an eloquent indictment in its columns of the “Ministry of Wakfs.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
at the time that
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
a Caucasian
From this reading I was still at a loss as to the nature and functions of this institution when Edmund came in, very debonair in his white linen suit.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading We were terribly worried about you when we saw the sand blowing--what is it?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m glad to see you here safe.
