used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
abolitionnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
speak to
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
the act of burning something
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THEN WE'LL KEEP COMPANY.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
Coppin
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From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
someone who is a detective
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
set up or found
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THEN WE'LL KEEP COMPANY.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
a particular point in time
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
RadicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THEN WE'LL KEEP COMPANY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After the celebrated debate on the abolition of the Lords, Dick Coppin found that he took for the moment a greatly diminished interest in burning political questions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was the effect of his cousin's address upon him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
WE'LL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN WE'LL KEEP COMPANY.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He lost, in fact, confidence in himself, and went about with hanging head.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The Sunday evening meetings were held as usual, but the fiery voice of Dick the Radical was silent, and people wondered.
