214
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From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
cannot
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From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
ConsularadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsələr/
having to do with a consul or his office or duties
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
DispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
economized
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From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
usually; as a rule
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
hadn't
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From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
impugnverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/
attack as false or wrong
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
InstructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
set down according to a plan
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
not any; not one
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
pardoningverbUS /ˈpɑːrdənɪŋ/
-ing form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
Satterlee
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From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
Skiddy
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From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
stultifyverbUS /ˈstʌltəfaɪ/
prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this point the little book was dumb.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A regret stole over him that he hadn't sentenced Satterlee to a shorter term, and he looked up the Consular Instructions to see what pardoning powers he possessed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thus the duel went on, while Skiddy cut down his cigars, sold his riding horse, and generally economized.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "The Department cannot withdraw from the position it took up, nor the principle it laid down in Dispatch No. 214 B."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not so the Department, however, to whom a hint on the subject provoked the reply, "that by so doing you would stultify your previous action and impugn the finding of the Consular Court.
