used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
in addition
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
Bessie
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From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
cockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
excursionistnoun
a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Upon my honor, you are too historical!”
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
Lambeth
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From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Upon my honor, you are too historical!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Upon my honor, you are too historical!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
Westgate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
which person or people
From this reading The afternoon was charming, the famous horse chestnuts were in blossom, and Lord Lambeth, who quite entered into the spirit of the cockney excursionist, declared that it was a jolly old place.
Willie
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From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
Woodley
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From this reading He went with the ladies a couple of days later to Hampton Court, Willie Woodley being also of the party.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Bessie is really too historical,” said Mrs. Westgate, catching a word of this dialogue.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, you are too historical,” said Lord Lambeth, laughing, but thankful for a formula.
