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From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
availing
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From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
circularsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjələrz/
plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
DonsnounUS /dɑːnz/
plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
one or the other of two
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
many times at short intervals
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
Pre-paying
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From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The Dons, never thought of sending their notes or cards of invitation by the two-penny post.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Pre-paying a letter either by the two-penny post or the general used to be thought little short of an insult.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
ticketedverbUS /ˈtɪkətɪd/
past form of “ticket” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading “Two-penny-posters,” circulars, and ticketed shops, used to be held in about equal repugnance by some.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading John Thomas used always to be trotted out for the purpose of delivery.
two-penny
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From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
two-penny-posters
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From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 396m _Original Size_ THE two-penny post used to be thought a great luxury in London, though somehow great people were often shy of availing themselves of its advantages, indeed of taking their two-penny-posters in.
