used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
(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 Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
balladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
Bevan
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From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
BLINDNESSnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
CUREverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
dinner-table
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From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
set up or found
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
grandsire
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From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
highest in quality
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
Hamilton-Cox
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From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
hiatuses
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From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
studverbUS /stʌd/
scatter or intersperse like dots or studs
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading A CURE FOR BLINDNESS "The British thoroughbred is not played out by any means.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading Look at Phantom, the grandsire of Voltaire, and Bay Middleton----" Mr Bevan paused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was addressing George Lambert, and suddenly found that he was addressing the entire dinner-table in one of those hiatuses of conversation in which every tongue is suddenly held.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Look at the success of imported blood all over the world.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," said Hamilton-Cox, continuing some desultory remarks on literature, in general, into which this eruption of stud book had broken; "but you see the old French ballads are for the most part by the greatest of all poets, Time.
