used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
speak to
From this reading The Debate on the Address began.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
Airey
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From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
AmendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Debate on the Address began.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
DebateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading The Debate on the Address began.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
Edmund
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From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
historian's
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From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
Innisfail
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From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
LegitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
Nethershire
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From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
Norah
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From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Debate on the Address began.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
OppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
Queen'snounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — 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 The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
SiberianounUS /saɪˈbɪriə/
a vast Asian region of Russia; famous for long cold winters
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days afterwards the Legitimate Theatre closed its doors, and Parliament opened its doors.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading On the second night of the debate Edmund Airey called at the historian’s house and, on asking for Miss Avon, learned that she was visiting Lady Innisfail in Nethershire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Queen’s Speech was read, and a member of the Opposition moved the Amendment relating to Siberia.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |THE next day Beatrice went with Norah Innisfail and her mother to their home in Nethershire.
