used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading [_Goes up_.--ARMSTRONG _bows_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
a female human offspring
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
ELSWORTH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELSWORTH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading [_Goes up_.--ARMSTRONG _bows_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
not any; not one
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
on one occasion
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
on the contrary
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [_Goes up_.--ARMSTRONG _bows_.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Walter, we were friends once, but, as His Majesty's servant, I can offer no compromise to a rebel.
which person or people
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Mister_ Armstrong--for I acknowledge no title bestowed by an unlawful authority--I would rather wed my daughter to a Turk than to one who had so forgotten his duty to his country.
