used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
set up or found
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
insubordinateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsəˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
not submissive to authority
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
something you have to do
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
Ostrog
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From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
OSTROG'S
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From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
stewardshipnounUS /ˈstuːərdʃɪp/
the position of steward
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
carry out
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ostrog brought flattering reports of the development of affairs abroad.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On previous occasions he had passed over this ceremony as speedily as possible, in order to resume his aerial experiences, but now he began to ask quick short questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
a source of difficulty
From this reading In Paris and Berlin, Graham perceived that he was saying, there had been trouble, not organised resistance indeed, but insubordinate proceedings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading OSTROG'S POINT OF VIEW Graham found Ostrog waiting to give a formal account of his day's stewardship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very anxious to take up his empire forthwith.
