used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
in addition
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
a quantity of money
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
Edestone
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From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
divisible by two
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
immediately past
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
something that is lost
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
the force of workers available
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
win a victory over
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
by chance
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
having a point
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
unusual or striking
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
express in words
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
believed likely
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
at the time that
From this reading TWO REMARKABLE MEN When the lights finally went up and the entertainment ended, perhaps the most surprised, almost dumbfounded, man in the room was Jones.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Not knowing the whereabouts or even the ownership of this frightful instrument of war, he was at a loss to know what he should say when certain pointed questions which were inevitable were put to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He understood at last many things which had been lost on him before, as for instance the insinuating remarks of the Chancellor at their various conferences and why he had suspected the Secretary of lying to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Jones wondered also if his own Government had purposely kept the Embassy in the dark as to its relationship with Edestone.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He now had his first insight into the stupendous amount of work that had been done by his friend, and was completely overcome by the seriousness of the situation.
