used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
from appearances alone
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
BurgessnounUS /ˈbɜːrdʒəs/
English writer of satirical novels (1917-1993)
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
CARPENTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
degradesverbUS /dɪˈɡreɪdz/
third-person singular of “degrade” — reduce the level of land, as by erosion
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
put on clothes
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
a movement into or inward
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
Fulham
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From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
Keith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
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 Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
social deportment
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
searchesnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “search” — the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
spoliationnoun
(law) the intentional destruction of a document or an alteration of it that destroys its value as evidence
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Somehow or other, it searches through and degrades the art, manners, dress, good taste of the inmates.—EDWARD CARPENTER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
create by training and teaching
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
vitiates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had been told in due time of what was involved in his illness.
at the time that
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Keith was apparently in fairly good physical condition, and looked and carried himself much as he had when Anna first knew him, although she could now detect the underlying weakness which he strove hard to conceal.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was a month later, when a train from the east, entering the Fulham station at five o’clock of the February afternoon, brought Keith Burgess and his wife home.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The evil base of our society eats right through; that our wealthy homes are founded on the spoliation of the poor vitiates all the life that goes on within them.
