1898
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From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
ALLENBY
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From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
carefully weighed
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
Feiners
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From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
FOOD-CONTROLLER
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From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
KAISERnounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
for more time
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
manifestonounUS /ˌmænəˈfestoʊ/
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
not any; not one
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
compacted by ironing
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
Sinn
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From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It is now stated that the leader of the Sinn Feiners is an American citizen.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Another lengthy pamphlet on the subject of cheese has been issued by the FOOD-CONTROLLER.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is hardly likely, however, in view of the friendly relations prevailing between ourselves and the United States, that the point will be pressed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading GENERAL ALLENBY having announced that all the holy places in Jerusalem will be protected, the KAISER is about to issue a manifesto to his Turkish subjects, pointing out that so much time has elapsed since he was there in 1898 that the place can no longer be considered as holy as it was.
