used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
an opposing military force
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading MAJOR TOMMY GETS MAD.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
the act of giving
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
roused to anger
From this reading MAJOR TOMMY GETS MAD.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading MAJOR TOMMY GETS MAD.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
TOMMY
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From this reading MAJOR TOMMY GETS MAD.
Toppleton
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From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
Toppletonians
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From this reading The mission was certainly complimentary to me, for I was really expected to do the “engineering” for the Toppletonians.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I was nominally sent to the Horse Shoe as an ambassador of peace, I fully understood the real object of the magnate in giving me a vacation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever instructions he may have given me, this was precisely what he meant.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading I was not to permit them to be whipped by their great enemy: if I could not prevent it myself, I was to call in the assistance of Major Toppleton.
