used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
any thing at all
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
a female human offspring
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," she declared.
the act of departing
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," she declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
hear with intention
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," she declared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," she declared.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His mind was made up, and she was entirely unable to divert him from his purpose.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was absurd, she declared, for him, at his age, to think of doing anything of the kind; utterly preposterous and absurd.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
at the time that
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he would not listen to her.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When Colonel Butler declared his intention of going to New York and Washington to consult with his friends about the great war, to urge active participation in it by the United States, and to offer to the proper authorities, his services as a military expert and commander, his daughter protested vigorously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then I shall go with you," she declared.
