aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading War was in the air.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
attunedverbUS /əˈtuːnd/
past form of “attune” — adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
Buckingham
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From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
collar-stud
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From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
set up or found
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
How
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading War was in the air.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
intractableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtræktəbəl/
not tractable; difficult to manage or mold
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
limbonounUS /ˈlɪmboʊ/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
monarchsnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrks/
plural of “monarch” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
newsboys
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From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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overshadowverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
be greater in significance than
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
have ownership or possession of
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a large and stately mansion
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go across or through
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
placardsnounUS /ˈplækərdz/
plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
self-centredadjective
limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading AT THE PALACE--AND LATER How self-centred is man, and how darkly do his own petty interests overshadow the giant things of life.
Thrones
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From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
totterverbUS /ˈtɑːtər/
move without being stable, as if threatening to fall
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Had another than Inspector Sheffield been driving to Buckingham Palace that day, he might have found his soul attuned to the martial tone about him; for "War!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading War!" glared from countless placards, and was cried aloud by countless newsboys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
wrestleverbUS /ˈresəl/
combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading Thrones may totter and fall, monarchs pass to the limbo of memories, whilst we wrestle with an intractable collar-stud.
