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From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
how long something has existed
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
Atkins
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From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "When you place your tongue on the civil list," was the Irish sailor's reply.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
one or the other of two
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
set up or found
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
full-bearded
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From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
GIFTEDadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
the act of departing
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
inclinaton
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From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
absolutely essential
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
not any; not one
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "When you place your tongue on the civil list," was the Irish sailor's reply.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "When you place your tongue on the civil list," was the Irish sailor's reply.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
tarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
Tommy
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From this reading Tommy Atkins, meeting a full-bearded Irish tar in the street a couple of hours later, said:
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "When you place your tongue on the civil list," was the Irish sailor's reply.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading Quite recently a warship of the Atlantic Fleet found it necessary to call for a few hours at a military port on the coast of Ireland.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When you place your tongue on the civil list," was the Irish sailor's reply.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
at the time that
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
a late time of life
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pat, when are you going to place your whiskers on the reserve list?"
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A GIFTED YOUTH Although Alfred had arrived at the age of 21 years he showed no inclinaton either to pursue his studies or in any way adapt himself to his father's business.
