used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
choristernoun
a singer in a choir
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
dabbledadjectiveUS /ˈdæbəld/
covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
Haggas
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From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
MUSICIANSnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
shoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
singing-class
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From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
St
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From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Ogden was a shoemaker by trade but he dabbled more in music than in wax and leather.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr Edwin Ogden was well known in the neighbourhood as being about one of the best local singers of his day.
belonging to which person
From this reading OLD MUSICIANS I now purpose briefly to refer to a few old singers whose friendship or acquaintance I enjoyed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
William
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From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many townsfolk will remember Edwin, together with William Haggas, another old musician, teaching a singing-class.
a late time of life
From this reading For many years he held the position of leading chorister at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church.
