used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
bomb-shell
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From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
clarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
denouncingverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
promote over another
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
Harpwood
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From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
head-quarters
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From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
intrusting
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From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
Lockwin
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From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
REIGNverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The absence of David Lockwin from his head-quarters is therefore declared to be a "bomb-shell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
arousing affect
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His clarion voice must be heard denouncing the evil plans of the political enemy.
at the time that
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is as good as understood that he will be where the touching committees can touch him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A REIGN OF TERROR When a man is in politics--when the party is intrusting its sacred interests to his leadership--it is expected that he will stay at head-quarters.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading In the afternoon papers it is said that he has undoubtedly withdrawn in favor of Harpwood.
