used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
for the reason that
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Oh, of course.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
set up or found
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
the state of being honored
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
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From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, of course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
reflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
express in speech
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Because this unfortunate affair reflects upon the honour of my command."
precisely as stated
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
(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 It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is all very well to speak heroically after the event!" exclaimed the Minister of War, with a hard, dry laugh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The mischief has been done, and one of your officers has been found guilty of treason--of selling a military secret to a foreign power."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Then why should you interest yourself in a matter which does not concern you, pray?" inquired Morini impatiently.
