used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
acquainting
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From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “Authority unquestionable,” were the words with which the telegram ended.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Had he a feeling that he was being cruelly treated by Fate?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
Claude
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From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Had he for a single moment a consciousness that she was lost to him for ever?
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading Had he a feeling that he was being cruelly treated by Fate?
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “Authority unquestionable,” were the words with which the telegram ended.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
at any time
From this reading Had he for a single moment a consciousness that she was lost to him for ever?
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Had he a feeling that he was being cruelly treated by Fate?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Had he a feeling that he was being cruelly treated by Fate?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had he for a single moment a consciousness that she was lost to him for ever?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Had he for a single moment a consciousness that she was lost to him for ever?
a particular point in time
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
push forcefully
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Had he a feeling that he was being cruelly treated by Fate?
UgandanounUS /juːˈɡændɑː/
a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
unquestionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbəl/
incapable of being questioned
From this reading “Authority unquestionable,” were the words with which the telegram ended.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Had he for one single moment an unworthy thought?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had he for a single moment a consciousness that she was lost to him for ever?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
Westwood
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From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
which person or people
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
in the company of; together with
From this reading |What were his feelings as he read the telegram which she thrust into his hand--the telegram sent to her by a relative, who lived in London, acquainting her with the fact that an enterprising London paper had in its issue of that morning announced the safe arrival at Uganda of the distinguished explorer, Claude Westwood?
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Authority unquestionable,” were the words with which the telegram ended.
