used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
ADMINISTRATORnounUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtər/
someone who administers a business
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
dailiesnounUS /ˈdeɪliz/
plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
Dru
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From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
immediately past
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
metropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
come into possession of
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
on one occasion
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
reorganizationnounUS /ˌriːɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
REPUBLICnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE REPUBLIC General Dru began at once the reorganization of his army.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They recognized the fact that Dru dominated the situation and that a master mind had at last arisen in the Republic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Nation knew that the war was over, and it was in a quiver of excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had a large and devoted army to do his bidding, and the future seemed to lie wholly in his hands.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The great metropolitan dailies were in keen rivalry to obtain some statement from him, but they could not get within speaking distance.
