Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

(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 We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

of questionable or minimal quality

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

put or send forth

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

having been flattened

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a person of German nationality

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

a small worthless amount

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

for the most part

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

be obedient to

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

a pointed projection

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

plural of “segment” — one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As a matter of fact the code has now been changed, Lieutenant Tibbetts being mainly responsible for the alteration.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading We, in Downing Street, claim that the lower angle of this arrow is wholly ours, and that all the flat basin of the Field of Blood (as they call it) is entitled to receive the shadow which a flapping Union Jack may cast.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If Downing Street were to send that frantic code-wire to "Polonius" to Hamilton in these days he could not obey the instructions, for reasons which I will give.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Whether the German tongue is split in the middle by N'glili River, so that it forms a flattened broad arrow, with the central prong the river is a moot point.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A FRONTIER AND A CODE To understand this story you must know that at one point of Ochori borderline, the German, French, and Belgian territories shoot three narrow tongues that form, roughly, the segments of a half-circle.