used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
(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 He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TOM HAS AN IDEA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not understand it.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM HAS AN IDEA.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TOM HAS AN IDEA.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could not understand it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
miscarried
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From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
signallyadverb
as a signal
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom had made a desperate effort to raise himself from the ranks to the position of an officer, but he had signally failed.
male cat
From this reading TOM HAS AN IDEA.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could not understand it.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not feel angry, but he was astonished to discover that his magnificent plan, which, at the beginning, had held out such bright promises of success, had so completely miscarried.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He repeatedly assured himself that he had used his best endeavors to uphold the honor and dignity of the academy; but, as was invariably the case with him, he had been unsuccessful; and it was all owing to the fact that his efforts had not been appreciated.
