used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
consulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
moving swiftly
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
Jimmie
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From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
marinesnounUS /mərˈiːnz/
an amphibious division of the United States Navy
From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
Ned
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From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
PEKINGnounUS /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/
capital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
continue talking
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It read: "Proceed to Peking immediately and report to the American ambassador.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DARK ROAD TO PEKING Half an hour later the American consul, Captain Martin, and Ned sat in a private room at the consulate.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The marines and Jimmie and Hans were in the large outer room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cablegram from Washington lay open on a table with a translation by its side.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Keep within reach of the flying squadron.
