used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
(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 All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
the two together, not just one
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
an opposing military force
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
an old word for “before”
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
loveliest
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From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
not any; not one
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
prophesyverb
predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All decent folk are proud to know she is their friend; the other sort know she is not their enemy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Few things help a man more than a happy marriage; about the happiness of his marriage there can be no question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If he does he will owe his success in no slight measure to his wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BREAD UPON THE WATERS Although so recently returned to the House of Commons, Robert Spencer has already made his mark; discerning judges on both sides of the House prophesy that ere long he will become a power in the State.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His wife is one of the loveliest women in London; one of the most charming, in the best sense of the word.
