used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
speak to
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
diplomatistnoun
an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
don't
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From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
to an extreme degree
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
JOURNALISTnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
Merehaven's
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From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
with little or no delay
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "For heaven's sake, don't stand on ceremony!" he said.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MODERN JOURNALIST The old diplomatist looked coldly and suspiciously at the speaker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is an exceedingly serious matter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
Varney
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From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Varney saw what was passing through Lord Merehaven's mind and promptly interfered.
which person or people
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was hardly the way for a young man to address a Cabinet Minister, and one who, moreover, was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
