Chapter XXV

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

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

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

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

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From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a farewell remark

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

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

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

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

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

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

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

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

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

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From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

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 When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a human being

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

post in a public place

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading "And I bet he knows," ended the old surgeon, as he said good-bye on the steps of the Manor-house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

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

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

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

From this reading The King had summoned a Conference at Buckingham Palace in order if possible to find a solution of the difficulty.

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

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE AVALANCHE MOVES The placard, seen by the Colonel, announced the opening of a new scene in the Irish tragedy.

a general direction in which something tends to move

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

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

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

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

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

at the time that

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the Conference met the King opened it in person and, speaking as a man weighed down by anxiety, told the members that for weeks he had watched with deep misgivings the trend of events in Ireland.

the words that are spoken

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "To-day the cry of Civil War is on the lips of the most responsible of my people," he said; and had added, so Mr. Trupp told the Colonel, in words not reported in the Press, that the European situation was so ominous as imperatively to demand a solution of our domestic differences in order that the nation might present a solid front to the world.