used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The end had begun.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
BIRD'S-EYEadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The end had begun.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
GENERALSnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
GIGANTICadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading INTERVIEW WITH MR.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
INVADINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
LAUDERnounUS /ˈlɔːdər/
Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
a form of address for a man
From this reading INTERVIEW WITH MR.
MUSIC-HALL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
information about recent and important events
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HARRY LAUDER Clarence chuckled grimly as the tape clicked out the news.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
RESENTMENTnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
RUMOURED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
SALARIESnounUS /ˈsæləriz/
plural of “salary” — something that remunerates
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
WATER-RATS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE SITUATION Clarence read the news of the two engagements on the tape at the office of his paper, but the first intimation the general public had of it was through the medium of headlines:-- MUSIC-HALL SENSATION INVADING GENERALS' GIGANTIC SALARIES RUMOURED RESENTMENT OF V.A.F. WHAT WILL WATER-RATS DO?
in the company of; together with
From this reading INTERVIEW WITH MR.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To sow jealousy between the rival generals would have been easy.
