1902
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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
speak to
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
Barnes
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From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
crescent-shapedadjective
resembling the new moon in shape
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
ebook
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From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
Erb
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From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
an old word for “before”
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
conformity or harmony
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
a brief written record
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
per'aps
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From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer to our friend Barnes—better known per’aps to all of you as Erb.”
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
round-facedadjective
having a round face
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
scarlet-faced
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From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
having a supporting base
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
not in physical motion
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler _Published October_, 1902.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “BUT I am reminded,” shouted the scarlet-faced man on the chair, still keeping his voice to the high note on which he had started, “I am reminded that my time is exhausted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Another talented speaker is ’ere to address you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The crescent-shaped crowd, growling applause, gave signs of movement, and a round-faced young man, standing at the side of the chair, looked up modestly at the sky.
