used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
(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 _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
Barchester
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From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
blendverbUS /blend/
combine into one
From this reading The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
ChoirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
ContemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
Courtenay
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From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
DevonnounUS /ˈdevən/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
HerefordnounUS /ˈherəfərd/
hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States
From this reading The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
Humphreys
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From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
InheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
Middoth
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From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
private-school
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From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
SalisburynounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading The Cathedral of Barchester is a blend of Canterbury, Salisbury, and Hereford.
Sampford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
an educational institution
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
SheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
smoking-room
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From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
StallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
Tractate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two men in a smoking-room were talking of their private-school days.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading In 'A School Story' I had Temple Grove, East Sheen in mind; in 'The Tractate Middoth', Cambridge University Library; in 'Martin's Close', Sampford Courtenay in Devon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
precisely as stated
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
which person or people
From this reading _These stories are dedicated to all those who at various times have listened to them._ The first six of the seven tales were Christmas productions, the very first ('A School Story') having been made up for the benefit of King's College Choir School.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral' was printed in _Contemporary Review_; 'Mr Humphreys and his Inheritance' was written to fill up the volume.
