used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
(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 Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
Baracoa
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From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
Chap's
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From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
being joined in close association
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
psychological suffering
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
promote over another
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
Felix
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From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
latchstringnoun
opener consisting of a string that can be passed through a hole in a door for raising the latch from outside
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
the literary culture
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
not able to be found
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
Portiforo
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From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He deemed it his duty to have a chat with the president concerning the prisoner.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
having a supporting base
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
carry out
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the day that he learned of the Camera Chap’s arrest, Gale decided to take advantage of this standing invitation.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Incidentally he had told Gale that the latchstring of the national palace was at all times out for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter had sent for the reporter and assured him of his deep appreciation of the service he had rendered the government of Baracoa by disposing so effectively of the unpleasant rumors concerning Felix, the circulation of which had been a source of distress to him, Portiforo, and the high-minded patriotic gentlemen connected with his administration.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Since the publication in the New York _Daily News_ of the letters of the missing President Felix to his wife, Gale had stood high in the favor of Portiforo.
