used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
Balzing
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From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
Bannerlee
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From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
baronialadjective
impressive in appearance
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Bannerlee was pulling the baronial leg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
Carlyle'snounUS /kɑːrˈlaɪlz/
possessive form of “carlyle” — Scottish historian who wrote about the French Revolution (1795-1881)
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Lord Ludlow certainly is one.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
closely-written
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From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
immediately past
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Bannerlee was pulling the baronial leg.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Ludlow certainly is one.
Ludlow
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From this reading Lord Ludlow certainly is one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lord Ludlow certainly is one.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
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plural of “page” — 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 I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Bannerlee was pulling the baronial leg.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Bannerlee was pulling the baronial leg.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
express in words
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
express a supposition
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Bannerlee was pulling the baronial leg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
which person or people
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The journal of Alfred Bannerlee, of Balzing (Kent), is at last to be published practically in full, and without the alteration of any name.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I say “at last,” but I suppose there are some who would leap with joy if the closely-written pages of the Oxford antiquarian and athlete were utilized, like Carlyle’s first “French Revolution,” for building a cheery fire.
produce a literary work
From this reading It seems incredible, but Mr. Bannerlee has requested Ludlow to write an introduction to the book.
