used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
a quantity of money
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
any thing at all
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
every person
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
Gloria
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From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
HOVERverbUS /ˈhʌvər/
be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
a brief written record
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
have in common
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
a quantity of money
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
at the time that
From this reading "When I explained the purpose and the importance of the outcome, almost everyone approached seemed eager to have a share in the undertaking."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what we have collected throughout the country, it is entirely sufficient, I think, to effect a preliminary organization, both political and military.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WAR CLOUDS HOVER Gloria was splendidly successful in her undertaking and within two weeks she was ready to place at Philip's disposal an amount far in excess of anything he had anticipated.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "It was so easy that I have a feeling akin to disappointment that I did not have to work harder," she wrote in her note to Philip announcing the result.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In his reply of thanks, Philip said, "The sum you have realized is far beyond any figure I had in mind.
