AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
Dene
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From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
DepartmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
an opposing military force
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
enquiries
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From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
MONTAGUnounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuː/
United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
NAYLOR
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From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
StoresnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
STREATHAM
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From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things it discovered that he was essentially English.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
Victualling
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From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
whomsoever
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From this reading Wherever he went, and to whomsoever he met, he proclaimed the German an enemy to civilisation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The atrocities in Belgium and Northern France rendered him almost speechless with indignation.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading MONTAGU NAYLOR OF STREATHAM Whilst John Dene was preparing interminable lists for the Victualling and Stores Departments of the Admiralty, Department Z. was making discreet and searching enquiries regarding Mr. Montagu Naylor of Streatham.
