used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
agogadjectiveUS /əˈɡɑːɡ/
highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
BALTAZAR
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From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
Burtingshaw
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From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
exploiternoun
a person who uses something or someone selfishly or unethically
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
a boy or man
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
and nothing more
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
except for; apart from
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading The man all agog to save his country, scoffed at the advice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Just like a Chancery lawyer to try to damp enthusiasm.
unimaginativeadjectiveUS /ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
usefullyadverbUS /ˈjuːsfəli/
in a useful manner
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
VolunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading Burtingshaw, an unimaginative fellow, a professional exploiter of formulas, bade him become a special constable and join the National Volunteers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was marching to be done and blows to be struck, he had far better enlist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BALTAZAR had asked his friend Burtingshaw, K.C., to suggest some sphere in which his gifts might be usefully employed by the nation.
