used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
ambassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
any thing at all
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
Byng
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From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
Byng's
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From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
CounterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
being one more than seven
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
a movement into or inward
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
divisible by two
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
the act of departing
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was now going to Europe in a more confidential capacity even than ambassadors might enjoy!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
at the time that
From this reading The evening before sailing I was entering my hotel, much preoccupied, when I was plucked anxiously by the sleeve.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had heard disquieting news of Byng & Potter, now incorporated, but having confidence in Howard's ability to pull through almost anything, I dismissed the matter from my mind, for I was immersed with intensely interesting responsibilities of my own.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Eight years' successful work in the Counterfeit Division had laid the foundation.
a late time of life
From this reading I saw Byng's wife some three years later.
