used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE NEW ARMY OFFICER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
a period of 100 years
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
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From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
CrusadernounUS /kruːˈseɪdər/
a disputant who advocates reform
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
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From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
mandarinsnounUS /ˈmændərənz/
plural of “mandarin” — shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW ARMY OFFICER.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘He is as fascinating as, frequently, he is irritating, for he is no lover of conventions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE NEW ARMY OFFICER.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
express in words
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I, of the Old Army, salute the New Crusader; but I am sorry to say a few ancient mandarins don’t.
staggeringadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW ARMY OFFICER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading ‘The New Army Officer is the finest production of the twentieth century,’ said Captain Cheerall at one of his lectures.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His success is staggering, particularly to the Germans, and his bravery is the talk of the world.
