Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

highly skilled

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

(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 Jones was, therefore, to all intents and purposes the Ambassador.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

possessive form of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

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From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

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From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

divisible by two

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

set up or found

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Jones was, therefore, to all intents and purposes the Ambassador.

in a close manner

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

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 The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

the post or office of legate

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

United States painter who was a leading exponent of pop art (1923-1997)

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

not any; not one

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

and nothing more

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Jones was, therefore, to all intents and purposes the Ambassador.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Jones was, therefore, to all intents and purposes the Ambassador.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

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From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The doctors had warned the Secretary that the Ambassador’s condition was such that he must have absolute quiet, and that he should under no circumstances be troubled or even communicated with in regard to affairs of state.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

in or at the place that

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

which person or people

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

a city in western Germany; a spa since Roman times

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

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From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Ambassador had left in charge Mr. William Jones, First Secretary of Legation, who with his wife was occupying the Embassy and representing the United States.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading GENERAL VON LICHTENSTEIN That afternoon, Edestone took occasion to call at the American Embassy, where he found that Ambassador Gerard, broken down by the strain of the first few months of the war, during which he had accomplished such wonderful work, had been forced to go to Wiesbaden for a rest.

a late time of life

From this reading This suited Edestone’s plans perfectly, for Jones was only a few years older than himself and he had known him intimately since boyhood.