used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
anew
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
ArchitecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
d'eau
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From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
dulness
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From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
at any time
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
How
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From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
Invincibles
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From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
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 knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
LyricsnounUS /ˈlɪrɪks/
plural of “lyric” — the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
engage in
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the force of workers available
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
not any; not one
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
on one occasion
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
paragraphist
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From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
ParnellnounUS /ˈpɑːrnəl/
Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
preservativenounUS /priˈzɜːrvətɪv/
a chemical compound that is added to protect against decay or decomposition
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
unusual or striking
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
term of address for a man
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
an idea that is suggested
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
required or under orders
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
UnnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
under normal conditions
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
verre
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From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
precisely as stated
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
someone who visits
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
well-earned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
at the time that
From this reading Once a fortnight a paper was read, usually on some point of surpassing dulness--this was in the good old days, when lectures were solemn and theatres merry.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
which person or people
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was, in the town where we lived, a society of very learned men and equally learned women.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A REPORTER is now and again compelled to exercise other powers than those which are generally supposed to be at the command of the writer of shorthand and the paragraphist.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _The lecture society--“Early Architecture”--The professional consultation--Its result--“Un verre d’eau”--Its story--Lyrics as an auxiliary to the lecture--The lecture in print--A well-earned commendation--The preservation of ancient ruins--The best preservative--“Stone walls do not a prison make”--The Parnell Commission--A remarkable visitor--A false prophet--Sir Charles Russell--A humble suggestion--The bashful young man--Somewhat changed--“Ireland a Nation”--Some kindly hints--The “Invincibles” in court--The strange advertisement--How it was answered--Earl Spencer as a patron--“No kindly act was ever done in vain!”_
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I knew a very clever youth who in a crisis showed of what he was capable.
