used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
highly skilled
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
Berrington
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From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
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 "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
of great significance or value
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
a message received and understood
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
It's
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From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
not any; not one
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
come into possession of
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
and nothing more
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It's not so bad altogether," Field said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something had been accomplished, at any rate.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
which person or people
From this reading "Though I am by no means pleased with the gallant Colonel, who has only himself to blame for the position in which he finds himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was good to know that Berrington was safe and as satisfied with his surroundings as it was possible to be under the circumstances.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Though he was a prisoner, he seemed to have been able to obtain important information which he had managed to convey to the outside world without alarming his captors.
