used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
Broughton
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From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading 'EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
EVERYBODY'S
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From this reading 'EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS.'
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
immediately past
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
roused to anger
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
up to a particular time
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
a source of difficulty
From this reading BUT there arose a trouble greater than that occasioned by the 'Broughton Gazette.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was on the last Saturday of the holidays.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The holidays had been commenced in the middle of July, and went on till the end of August.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There came out an article in a London weekly newspaper, called 'Everybody's Business,' which nearly drove the Doctor mad.