15th
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From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
1817
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From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
29th
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From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
Blackfriars
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From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
brought into existence
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
commentatornounUS /ˈkɑːmənteɪtər/
an expert who observes and comments on something
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a man of refinement
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
LEECHnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
Ludgate
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From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
Shakespeariannoun
a Shakespearean scholar
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
Shirley
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From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
a male human offspring
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
Stamford
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From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Be this as it may, he was not successful as a landlord, and as a matter of fact depended in a great measure for his support upon the talents of his remarkably gifted son.
vintnernounUS /ˈvɪntnər/
someone who sells wine
From this reading _JOHN LEECH._ John Leech, "born in Bennett Street, Stamford Street, 29th August, 1817, and baptized (son of John Leech, vintner) 15th November, at Christ Church, Blackfriars Road."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "John Leech, vintner," his father, here referred to, was at one time proprietor of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A late commentator says he "was an Irishman, a man of fine culture, a profound Shakespearian scholar, and [presumably by way of apology--as if any such were needed] a thorough gentleman."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Such is the entry I find in the manuscript diary of his friend the late Shirley Brooks, now before me, written a few days after the death of the gifted and lamented artist.
