used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The prisoner’s dress and bearing showed that he was of importance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
dervishes
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From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
put on clothes
From this reading The prisoner’s dress and bearing showed that he was of importance.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
divisible by two
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
Hilary
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From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The prisoner’s dress and bearing showed that he was of importance.
impressingverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
not any; not one
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner’s dress and bearing showed that he was of importance.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading But even as it was, he had a rare chance of impressing the authorities.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The prisoner’s dress and bearing showed that he was of importance.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hilary Joyce was disappointed that there were no dervishes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
which person or people
From this reading He would love to show his capacity to the head of the Intelligence, and even more to that grim Chief who never forgot what was smart, or forgave what was slack.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been a great start for him in the Egyptian army had he fought a little action on his own account.
