used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
the state of being absent
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
handshakenounUS /ˈhændʃeɪk/
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
and nothing more
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
make reference to
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
MORALSnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
and nothing more
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
others
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From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
shortnessnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
the property of being of short spatial extent
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Scarcely a day passed but some one or other in George's absence talked about him and discussed the Emperor's remarks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
in the direction of
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever had made the Emperor specially distinguish him, the only plebeian officer of the regiment?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
Winkler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was it mere chance or was it really the report of the button manufacturer--as Old Winkler was always called for shortness--that had occasioned the remarks?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even the colonel had had to be content with a mere handshake, the staff officers, not to mention the others, had scarcely received a glance; George alone had been addressed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading MILITARY MORALS IT had all turned out just as George had foretold; the kindly words which His Majesty had addressed to him at the American Embassy and the warm praise of his father, had not contributed towards improving his position in the regiment; on the contrary, it had made it worse.
