used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
air-fleet
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From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
airshipsnounUS /ˈerʃɪps/
plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
Aldgate
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From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
Britishernoun
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
contributionsnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃənz/
plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
DAMASCUSnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
dolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
equalled
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From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
I'm
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From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
Judanoun
an ancient kingdom of southern Palestine with Jerusalem as its center
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
lavishnessnoun
the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
Oppner
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From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
SynagoguenounUS /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
express in words
From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
that's
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From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a special service held at the Great Synagogue in Aldgate, and Juda was exalted in public estimation to a dizzy pinnacle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading One morning, whilst the enthusiasm was at its height, Mr. Oppner rose from the breakfast table upon hearing the 'phone bell ring.
which person or people
From this reading For, after the stupendous sums, each one a big fortune in itself, which the Jewish financiers had subscribed, every man who called himself a Britisher (and who thought that Britain really needed airships) came forward with his dole.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DAMASCUS CURTAIN The British public poured contributions into the air-fleet fund with a lavishness that has never been equalled in history.
Zoe
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From this reading "Zoe," he said, "if that's a reporter, tell him I'm ill in bed."
