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From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
AllynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
believerbUS /bɪˈlaɪ/
be in contradiction with
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
communiqués
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From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
complacentlyadverbUS /kəmˈpleɪsəntli/
in a self-satisfied manner
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
divisible by two
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
and nothing more
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
roseateadjectiveUS /ˈroʊziət/
of something having a dusty purplish pink color
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
SavingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading The Daylight Saving Bill became Law on May 17.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The official _communiqués_ from the Irish Front in the earlier stages of the Dublin rebellion did not long maintain their roseate complexion.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
moving very fast
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
unmurmuring
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From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
war-time
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From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The months in war-time sometimes belie their traditions, but it is fitting that in May we should have enlisted a new Ally--the Sun.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Even before the end of April a Secret Session--the second in a week--was held to discuss the Irish situation.
Willett
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From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Here is a true economy, and our only regret is that Mr. Willett, the chief promoter of a scheme complacently discussed during his lifetime as ingenious but impracticable, should not have lived to witness its swift and unmurmuring acceptance under stress of war.
