used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Tomani's honour was beyond question.
Asturia
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From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And Tomani's honour was beyond question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
councilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
cyphernounUS /ˈsaɪfər/
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
hoaxnounUS /hoʊks/
something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
the state of being honored
From this reading And Tomani's honour was beyond question.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
Maxgregor
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From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
a particular point in time
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
and nothing more
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
a human being
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And Tomani's honour was beyond question.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
a special situation
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
Tomani
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
Tomani's
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From this reading And Tomani's honour was beyond question.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MATE IN TWO MOVES Maxgregor made no reply for a moment.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a moment's reflection served to show that such a thing was impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It flashed across his mind that some person or persons were playing a cruel hoax on the queen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the first place the telegram was in the cypher used by the queen in communicating with Tomani, the only really faithful friend she possessed in the councils of the government party of Asturia.
