AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
BONDAGEnounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
eatenverbUS /ˈiːtən/
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
ForeignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
GIRL'SnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
MacedonianounUS /ˌmæsəˈdoʊniə/
landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
Murie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
pacificationnounUS /ˌpæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
SHOWSnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he had influence, and hoped by its aid to secure some safe seat.
TimesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He had already eaten his dinners in London, and had been called to the Bar as the first step towards a political career.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
Under-Secretaryship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
undergraduatenounUS /ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒəwət/
a university student who has not yet received a first degree
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SHOWS A GIRL'S BONDAGE Walter Murie had chosen politics as a profession long ago, even when he was an undergraduate.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had a relative in the Foreign Office, while his uncle had held an Under-Secretaryship in the late Government.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Already he had studied both home and foreign affairs very closely, and had on two occasions written articles in the _Times_ upon that most vexed and difficult question, the pacification of Macedonia.
