used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
BarbadosnounUS /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/
a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
the two together, not just one
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
Calvert
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From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
Edmond
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From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Who would be the first to waver?
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
the act of giving
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
how
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From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
Katherine
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From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
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 She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
plantersnounUS /ˈplæntərz/
plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
squabblingverbUS /ˈskwɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “squabble” — argue over petty things
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
having a supporting base
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What terms could the admiral of the fleet offer that would split the island, giving enough of the planters an advantage that they would betray the rest?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The opening terms sent ashore by Edmond Calvert had sent a shock wave across Barbados--its standing Assembly and Council were both to be dissolved immediately.
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Who would be the first to waver?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
which person or people
From this reading Who would be the first to waver?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Katherine listened to the words and sensed his uneasiness.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew what his real worries were: how long would it be before the awkward peace between the Council and the Assembly fell apart in squabbling?
