used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
cornetnounUS /kɔːrˈnet/
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
formulateverbUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
he'd
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From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
kitchen-boy
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From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
a brief written record
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
nuisancesnounUS /ˈnuːsənsɪz/
plural of “nuisance” — (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading Several women had pet parrots.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Several women had pet parrots.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
promissoryadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɔːri/
relating to or having the character of a promise
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A kitchen-boy insisted on playing a cornet in his room.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several women had pet parrots.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading His efforts came near proving fatal to his neighbours before he was suppressed.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He didn't know a musical from a promissory note but he swore he'd become a musician before he died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
UNCONVENTIONALadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE UNCONVENTIONAL Within a week it was necessary to appoint a commission to formulate an elaborate code of laws regulating various nuisances which had developed in the community.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Several women had pet parrots.
