used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POST OF PERIL.
AfghannounUS /ˈæfɡæn/
a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
baskingverbUS /ˈbæskɪŋ/
-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
Englishman's
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From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
how
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From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
main-mast
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From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
newly-baptised
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From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POST OF PERIL.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A POST OF PERIL.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A POST OF PERIL.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
reft
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From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He had not been fully aware how all-important had been the support of an Englishman's influence, talent, and courage, to the newly-baptised chief, Ali Khan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is now time to return to the little band of Afghan converts left in the Eagle's Nest.
the act of testing something
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now as if the principal pillar supporting an edifice had been taken away, or a vessel in a gale had been reft both of its main-mast and rudder.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst Walter had been basking in the dangerous glare of prosperity, a sharp storm of trial had been sweeping over his native friends.
