used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Policemen are very useful people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
EMERGENCIESnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
FENCHURCH
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From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
Fred
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From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
how
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From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Policemen are very useful people.
PiernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
POLICEMENnounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
transport commercially
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMERGENCIES AND POLICEMEN—FENCHURCH STREET STATION—THIRD CLASS TO CUSTOM HOUSE—A SHIP FOREST.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
two times
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once or twice they helped us through emergencies.
being of use or service
From this reading Policemen are very useful people.
precisely as stated
From this reading Policemen are very useful people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not know how we should have got from the London Bridge Pier to the Fenchurch Street Station if it had not been that Fred told me he knew one could ask policemen the way to places.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is nothing to pay, which I was very glad of, as the canvas bag was getting empty.
