used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
absurdlyadverbUS /əbˈsɜːrdli/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
the people of Great Britain
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
make calm or still
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
CHIVALRYnounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
countrywomannoun
a woman who lives in the country and has country ways
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
and nothing more
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
engage in
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
not any; not one
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
NUISANCEnounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
over-crowded
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From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
not used up
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
SmyrnanounUS /ˈsmɜːrnə/
a port city in western Turkey
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seated at a small, improvised and over-crowded bureau in one of the few remaining houses on the Smyrna Quay.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “WOMEN are so absurdly brave,” said a charming British official, “that is why they are such a nuisance.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BRITISH CHIVALRY!—BRAVE WOMEN A NUISANCE!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had just sufficient of a Scotch accent to make one see that he would stand no nonsense—an asset, surely, in his position.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Yet the obvious and zealous concern for his own countrywoman proved that, however carefully the calm exterior of the Scot may hide his feelings, his heart beats strong and true.
