used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
anew
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading PICCADILLY, _April_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
a female human offspring
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
digressingverbUS /daɪˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “digress” — lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
hold firmly
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
joined in matrimony
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
by chance
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
PICCADILLY
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From this reading PICCADILLY, _April_.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
SUICIDEnounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading SUICIDE.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
which person or people
From this reading Briefly, it is as follows: I am telegraphed for in frantic terms by an old lady who is under the firm impression that I am engaged to be married to her daughter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Considering the extent to which I have been digressing, it will be perhaps desirable, before I plunge again into the stormy current of my narrative, to define in a few words what, in the language of diplomacy, is termed "the situation."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After I have done so, I shall feel much obliged if you will kindly "grasp" it.
