used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
alighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
FANATICnounUS /fəˈnætɪk/
a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
Far-sighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
the act of giving
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
the head of a state government
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
death of a person
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
located inward
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
come together
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
moderatingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪŋ/
lessening in intensity or strength
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
MoronounUS /ˈmɔːroʊ/
a member of the predominantly Muslim people in the southern Philippines
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
MorosnounUS /ˈmɔːroʊz/
plural of “moro” — a member of the predominantly Muslim people in the southern Philippines
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading Far-sighted, patient, wary, suave, he was the most consummate master of Island policy developed under the American regime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
at the time that
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE FANATIC Terry, refreshed by a shower and change to formal white uniform, was listening to the Major's grave summing up of the Moro problem when the arrival of the governor's car took them both down to join him.
which person or people
From this reading As Governor Mason alighted to meet him Terry felt the magnetism of the man who had been selected to attempt the difficult Moro venture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Governor Mason had grown up in the island service, had been identified with the inner government circle since the days of the First Commission, and had been retained and promoted by each succeeding administration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A press bitterly hostile to the idea of giving the Moros civil government had attested to his proven capacity by moderating its criticism following the announcement that he would head the new government.
