used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
subject to appointment
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘The person signified is called by the name of Gerald Kopt.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
Gerald
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From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The person signified is called by the name of Gerald Kopt.
and nothing more
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
Kopt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘The person signified is called by the name of Gerald Kopt.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
MOSCOWnounUS /ˈmɑːskoʊ/
a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘The person signified is called by the name of Gerald Kopt.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
and nothing more
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
a human being
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading ‘The person signified is called by the name of Gerald Kopt.
signifyingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
express a supposition
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
believed likely
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A GREAT AND UNEXPECTED CHANGE--OUR HERO IN MOSCOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
at the time that
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conscious, however, of having discharged his appointed duties with faithfulness, he asked the officer whether he were sure that he was the person mentioned in the royal letter.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading When Gerald had been about six months at his new employment, to his great surprise he was one morning told by an inspector of the works, that an order had just come from the Emperor signifying that he was to be sent immediately to Moscow.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading This intelligence created a little alarm in the breast of the youth, for he could only suppose that he was suspected of having committed some offence.
