used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am deeply sorry and troubled for you.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
a young person of either sex
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
without stop or interruption
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
travel across or pass over
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
dearly loved
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I am deeply sorry and troubled for you.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
how
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From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
Luxemburgnoun
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But how can I show my appreciation of the courtesy--and I know our continued presence in Luxemburg has been an embarrassment--by a betrayal of confidence?
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
Sonya
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am deeply sorry and troubled for you.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I am deeply sorry and troubled for you.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a betrayal if I were to aid you in getting away from your home and country without your father's knowledge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The Talk with Sonya_ "BUT, my dear child, surely you must see my position!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Red Cross unit of which I am a member has asked the hospitality of your country in order that we may care for a number of our ill soldiers until they are sufficiently recovered to be sent away.
