used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
abandoningverbUS /əˈbændənɪŋ/
-ing form of “abandon” — forsake, leave behind
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
Cardomay
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From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
command with authority
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
Eliphalet
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From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
far-reaching
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From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
an instinctive motive
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
melodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
on the contrary
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The effects of international politics are far-reaching.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
Vespersnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The declaration of peace in South Africa was the direct cause of his abandoning the project.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A wave of patriotism seized him, and on its impulse he purchased the touring rights of a great military melodrama, entitled “The Flag,” which had been accorded considerable success in a London theatre.
belonging to which person
From this reading In this play he figured as a dashing, if rather improbable Colonel, whose courage was to be relied upon in any extremity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for them Eliphalet Cardomay would certainly have produced “The Vespers.”
