used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
(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 When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
make calm or still
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
of the present time and place
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
and nothing more
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He spoke with a sneer of contempt of the multitude of excited citizens in fear of their lives and property.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
to-morrow
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From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
To-night
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From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Let us wait until to-morrow," he said.
Warnham
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From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
at the time that
From this reading When I had read this astounding dispatch, congratulating myself that, after all, our country need not fear a foreign foe, I sat listening to the discussion between the two great statesmen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "To-night the papers will publish special editions containing the interview we have just given the Press representative, and this certainly ought to calm the crowd outside."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Premier advocated an immediate statement in the House in order to reassure the public, but Lord Warnham, with that love of secrecy apparent in all his actions, personal or political, was strenuously opposed to such a course.
