used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
(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 The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
Bertie
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From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
ciceronenounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊn/
a guide who conducts and informs sightseers
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
divined
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From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
divisible by two
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
FaberadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbər/
comparative of “fab” — extremely pleasing
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
PryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
on the contrary
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
a male human offspring
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading Its transport mechanism was beyond question the finest in existence.
tribulationnounUS /ˌtrɪbjəˈleɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Perhaps good common sense might have helped him had he trusted to such a cicerone rather than to his ears.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The house of John Faber and Son had achieved colossal undertakings in all quarters of the globe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here was the head of one of the most famous engineering firms in the world held prisoner in London during these days of national tribulation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MAN OF THE MOMENT I It was quite true that Faber had been summoned to Downing Street; equally true to declare that not even the wit of that engaging Paul Pry, Master Bertie Morris, would have divined the nature of the interview.
