used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
any thing at all
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
belligerentlyadverb
with hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
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 THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
Dundas
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From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
equippingnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpɪŋ/
the act of equiping with weapons in preparation for war
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
flamboyantlyadverbUS /flæmˈbɔɪəntli/
in a fancy colorful manner
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
garrulitynoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
without much difficulty
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
RumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
not in physical motion
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Rumors of the undertaking spread through his club, although he endeavored to keep the matter secret as long as possible.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In consequence of his qualities and influence, he conceived the project of raising a company for the war in Cuba, equipping it at his own expense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading THE DINNER AT THE CLUB Colonel Stone was the possessor of much political and social influence; moreover, he enjoyed considerable wealth; finally, he was flamboyantly and belligerently patriotic.
which person or people
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately, he consulted with that military authority, Colonel Dundas, who was unable to restrain his garrulity concerning anything martial.
a late time of life
From this reading The War Department accepted his proposition readily enough, for in his years of active service he had acquired an excellent reputation as an officer of ability, and he was still in the prime of life.
