used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
Bauer
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From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Good old Anna's face beamed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Good old Anna's face beamed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
FatherlandnounUS /ˈfɑːðərlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
of great significance or value
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
as might be expected
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Good old Anna's face beamed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
and nothing more
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
precisely, exactly
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
in the near future
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that she disliked England--indeed, she was very fond of England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
precisely as stated
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
war-vessel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The British have sunk one of our little steamers, but we have blown up one of theirs--a very big, important war-vessel, Frau Bauer!"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "There is good news!" exclaimed Anna's host, as soon as the door was shut behind his wife.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But she naturally felt that in this great game of war it was only right and fair that the Fatherland should win.
