used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
the state of being absent
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
admiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
despatched
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From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
divisible by two
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
at any time
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
fascinations
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From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
engage in
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
come together
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
necessitateverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪt/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
O'Neill'snounUS /oʊˈniːlz/
possessive form of “o'neill” — United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
a male human offspring
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
at the time that
From this reading Beauty and affection when allied have ever been most potent weapons, even when used to promote the cause of treachery and dishonor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _O'Neill will keep his Honor_ The admiral had fully matured his plans during the night, and was prepared to make the assault upon the fortifications of O'Neill's honor at the most convenient season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had been with his full knowledge that his captive had been allowed to meet and converse with his ward.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In order to have a clear field for his operations, he had despatched his son upon an errand which would necessitate his absence until the evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He trusted more to the fascinations of that young woman to effect his end, than to any other known agency, in fact.
