used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "Dear me, what a pity!" sighed Mrs. Dalziel absently.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
Austria'snounUS /ˈɔːstriəz/
possessive form of “austria” — a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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eat an early morning meal
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
BrugesnounUS /ˈbruːdʒɪz/
a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
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Dalziel
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dearly loved
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didn't
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the act of consuming liquids
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the act of consuming food
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else's
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From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
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a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
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fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dear me, what a pity!" sighed Mrs. Dalziel absently.
Milly
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From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Dear me, what a pity!" sighed Mrs. Dalziel absently.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not one thing; not anything
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
and nothing more
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Dear me, what a pity!" sighed Mrs. Dalziel absently.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
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prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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interpret something that is written or printed
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be fully aware or cognizant of
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past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
Servia
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Dear me, what a pity!" sighed Mrs. Dalziel absently.
sight-seeing
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From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Milly remarked that somebody was always throwing an ultimatum at somebody else's head, and asked for jam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
Tony
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From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
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UltimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tony read us out the news at breakfast in a hotel at Bruges: "Austria's Ultimatum to Servia"; whereupon we went on drinking our coffee and eating our crisp rolls as if nothing had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
whereupon
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was thinking of our sight-seeing expedition for which we were already late.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not being politicians or war prophets, but only tourists, we didn't realize what a flame would sweep over Europe on the winds of fury from this one far-off fiery spark.
