used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
(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 Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
in addition
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
CALVERT
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From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
Calvert's
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From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
courant
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From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
cynosurenounUS /ˈsaɪnɔːsɜːr/
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
at any time
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
Legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
not any; not one
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was also necessary that he should be thoroughly au courant with the political outlook of the times and the entire state of European affairs, and in those shifting, troublesome days it was no easy matter to thoroughly understand the drift of events.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALVERT MEETS OLD AND NEW FRIENDS The day after Calvert's arrival was a long and busy one for him.
(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 He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
which person or people
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was closeted from morning until night with Mr. Jefferson, who explained to him the many private affairs awaiting transaction, as well as much of the important official business of the Legation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Russia was the cynosure of all eyes at that moment, and on her throne sat the most ambitious, the most daring, the most brilliant, and the most successful queen the world has ever seen.
