used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
Brinsmade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
at any time
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
expediteverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪt/
speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
set up or found
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
the force of workers available
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
Morgan-Harjes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
by chance
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
Presse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
express the need or desire for
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
in the near future
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He is more taciturn than ever, but the feeling of being in a great current, a man among men, is, I know, a great release to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At any rate, on my return I found orders for me to report temporarily at the Bureau de la Presse as an interpreter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Ben goes into the Morgan-Harjes ambulance for six months, and leaves at the end of the week.
in or at the place that
From this reading At any other time I should resent this, but now--frankly--I am glad, as I want to be able to transfer into the American service as soon as we declare war, and to be in Paris is to be where friends and influence can expedite matters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I _Paris_ Some mysterious influence seems to be watching over me; perhaps Mr. Brinsmade, for his hand is powerful here, and a request from him would undoubtedly be honored.
