used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
condolencenounUS /kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading FROM THE DEAD.
without deviation
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
Essendine
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From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
execrating
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From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
communicated in words
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
Faulks
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From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM THE DEAD.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
how
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From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
something that is lost
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
McKay
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From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
McKay's
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From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
information about recent and important events
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
others
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From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
a human being
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
Raglannoun
a garment (coat or sweater) that has raglan sleeves
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
Stanislas
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From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM THE DEAD.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen how the news of Stanislas McKay's capture by the Russians was communicated to his uncle, Mr. Faulks.
which person or people
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day the brief telegram announcing it was published in the morning papers, with many strong comments.
the words that are spoken
From this reading General sympathy was expressed for Mr. McKay; the most august person in the land sent a message of condolence to his mother through Lord Essendine, who added a few kindly words on his own account.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although some blamed the young officer for his rashness, and others held Lord Raglan directly responsible for his loss, all agreed in execrating the vindictive cruelty of the uncompromising foe.
