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From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
matters of personal concern
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
Anti-Northcliffe
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From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
ARMISTICEnounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
cannot
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From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading It was the most mendacious chronicle.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
set up or found
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
a message received and understood
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
mendaciousadjectiveUS /menˈdeɪʃəs/
given to lying
From this reading It was the most mendacious chronicle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the most mendacious chronicle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
and nothing more
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
cut with a saw
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were only two papers printed in English, the _Anti-Northcliffe Times_ and the _Continental Times_.
precisely as stated
From this reading The former I never saw, and it cannot have had a very large circulation.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the _Continental Times_, which appeared three times a week, was to be found in every room in the camp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ARMISTICE DAYS § 1 Since my return, so many people have asked me whether prisoners of war had any idea of the turn affairs were taking during the autumn, that it would be as well to state here exactly what our sources of information were.
