1911
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From this reading 1911.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
Adventuressnoun
a woman adventurer
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
in the past
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
(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 And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
ConspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
immediately past
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
fasten with a lock
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
the force of workers available
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
witty remark
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
stay-at-homenoun
a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
TraitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading _Author of "Anne, the Adventuress," "The Traitors," "Conspirators," etc._ WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED, LONDON, MELBOURNE AND TORONTO.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
a Caucasian
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
a late time of life
From this reading _This Book, written by the Author some years ago, is now issued in Library form for the first time._ The last sally had been made and repulsed, the last shot fired; the fight was over, and victory remained with the white men.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, after all, was it a victory or a massacre?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were a stay-at-home, and read the report from the telegrams in your club, or in the triumphant columns of the daily papers, especially those on the side of the Ministry, you would certainly have pronounced it the former.
