used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
(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 A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
amanuensises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
BeethovennounUS /ˈbeɪtoʊvən/
German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
From this reading Herr Beethoven was surprised in his very closet!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
clappernounUS /ˈklæpər/
someone who applauds
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Herr Beethoven was surprised in his very closet!
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
diamond-cased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
emissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
fiatnounUS /ˈfaɪæt/
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
set up or found
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Beethoven was surprised in his very closet!
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
oraladjectiveUS /ˈɔːrəl/
using speech rather than writing
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
with little or no delay
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
quills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
reveillenounUS /ˈrevəliː/
(military) signal to wake up
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
secretariesnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Herr Beethoven was surprised in his very closet!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A message flew here, and another there; a dispatch to this one, and a royal order to that one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
precisely as stated
From this reading Herr Beethoven was surprised in his very closet!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Here was a hot shot dangling over the magazines of the mighty man, and the "little corporal" jumped into his boots, and began to set the wheels of his great "expediency" in motion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Papers were found scattered all over his little sanctum--the spies had him and his effects, most promptly; but what was the rage and disappointment of the emissaries of the wily monarch, to find neither hair nor hide of the dreaded _fiat!_ Had it gone forth?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A dozen secretaries, and a score of _amanuensises_ were instantly at work, and the alarmed "Emperor of all the French" fairly beat the _reveille_ upon his diamond-cased snuff box; while, with the rapidity of the clapper of an alarm bell, he issued to each the oral order to which they were to lend enchantment by their rapid quills.
