tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
have
From this reading UNDER THE BEAR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
Hal
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From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
and nothing more
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
LiegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Russian Grand Duke Nicholas did not reply for some moments.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE BEAR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE BEAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was plain that he was greatly impressed, as he had been greatly interested in the boys' adventures since they had taken service with the Allies just before the defense of Liege.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said at length, "you certainly have seen considerable service; and, in bringing me this paper safely"--the Grand Duke tapped his breast pocket--"you have rendered an invaluable service to our cause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So, Your Excellency," Hal concluded, "you may see that we have had considerable active service."
