used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
put or send forth
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
ConsolidatedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɑːlədeɪtəd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
cyphernounUS /ˈsaɪfər/
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
Dympsfield
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From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
fifty-nineadjective
being nine more than fifty
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
start firing a weapon
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
death of a person
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
Illyrianoun
an uncertain region on the east shore of the Adriatic where an ancient Indo-European people once lived
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
go away from a place
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
not any; not one
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
TeutonicadjectiveUS /tuːˈtɔːnɪk/
of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
unofficialadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃəl/
not having official authority or sanction
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The National Bank was about to suspend payment; Consolidated Stock was at fifty-nine; and his Majesty must leave these shores in the course of Saturday.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At dinner that evening we were informed that the Teutonic display of red fire had provoked a grave internal crisis in Illyria.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading I could not repress a sigh of relief, although, to be sure, this was no more than the evening of Wednesday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAST OF THE DIE Upon the return to Dympsfield House, three telegrams in cypher were waiting for the King.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
which person or people
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two secretaries, who with divers other unofficial members of his suite were staying at the Coach and Horses, were in possession of the library, which had been placed at the royal disposal.
