used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
administratornounUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtər/
someone who administers a business
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
for the reason that
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
exhale hard
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
demoralisingadjective
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
figgerhead
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
the head of a state government
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
LegislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
the literary culture
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
a human being
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
rat-traps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
cut with a saw
From this reading --_Old Saw._ It is not exactly good for any man to be a condensed force in his own person.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
precisely as stated
From this reading A representative power is very demoralising, because the reins of government are too concentrated--in spite of the Legislative Council.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
which person or people
From this reading An administrator represents a governor, who in his turn represents the Imperial Government and takes precedence of any stray royalty who may drift into his kingdom--provided he is not the figgerhead itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Man is fire, and Woman is tow, And the Devil comes and begins to blow!”
produce a literary work
From this reading Six or seven thousand miles away is Westminster, and somebody who is called the Colonial Secretary, and who can write letters with censure in them; but on the spot, in such rat-traps as Key Island, for instance, is an administrator, and this unit is for the nonce a king in his own country if he has the confidence of the men over him.
