aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading NH _______________________________________________________________________ VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
Clayhanger
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From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
inheritsverbUS /ˌɪnˈherəts/
third-person singular of “inherit” — obtain from someone after their death
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
immediately past
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
martinetnoun
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
NHnoun
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading NH _______________________________________________________________________ VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
Potteries
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From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
Staffordshire
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From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Bennett comes from that area of industrial Britain, and the book rings true on every page.
VOCATIONnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading BOOK ONE--HIS VOCATION.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading NH _______________________________________________________________________ VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER ONE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
at the time that
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
in or at the place that
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The hero is Edwin Clayhanger, and we see him through his childhood, adolescence, early working life, when he was working for his martinet old father, and to the point where he inherits the business, which is printing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Clayhanger, by Arnold Bennett _______________________________________________________________________ This book is one of several written by Bennett about life in the Staffordshire Potteries in the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
