used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
Arithelli
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From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
manoeuvres
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From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
Sobrenski
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From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
unscrupulousnessnoun
the quality of unscrupulous dishonesty
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His success as a leader had depended upon his swiftness of action and unscrupulousness, and his latest manoeuvres had turned out an admirable success, upon which he might safely congratulate himself.
which person or people
From this reading Sobrenski was a man who wasted no time in making up his mind.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The day following the resolution of the Committee, he had written to Arithelli, telling her to come to his flat to receive instructions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you not know I am a woman?"
