used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
(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 After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
on or to one side
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
fearless and daring
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
true confidential information
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
faint-heartedadjective
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
FinkverbUS /fɪŋk/
take the place of work of someone on strike
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His photograph was in the Sunday newspapers and the magazines.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
of the present time and place
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
interviewernounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːər/
a person who conducts an interview
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
journalistsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələsts/
plural of “journalist” — a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading His photograph was in the Sunday newspapers and the magazines.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading His photograph was in the Sunday newspapers and the magazines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading His photograph was in the Sunday newspapers and the magazines.
photographernounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfər/
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
participate in games or sport
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
Shams
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From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading His photograph was in the Sunday newspapers and the magazines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was quite easy, in satisfying the appetite of journalists for copious personal details, especially after the hints dropped by Mr. Fink, to keep them carefully off the subject of his immediate past.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He threw aside, completely and utterly, every idea of leading a more or less sheltered life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The success of "The House of Shams" was as immediate and complete as was the social success of its author.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading After a few faint-hearted attempts, Philip and Elizabeth both agreed that the wisest course was to play the bold game--to submit himself to the photographer, the interviewer, and, to some judicious extent, to the wave of hospitality which flowed in upon him from all sides.
