used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
set up or found
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
gendernounUS /ˈdʒendər/
a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
the quality of being humane
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
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 *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
the act of using
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
VOL
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From this reading VOL.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The vulgar dialect is regardless of gender and reckless in the use of cases.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
which person or people
From this reading *PREFACE.* (_ADDRESSED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF THE WEST COUNTRY._) In a tale of the West of England in which are introduced some of the lowest types of rustic humanity to be found there, it is impossible to avoid the use of the local dialect.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This dialect has, however, been modified, as much as possible to render it intelligible without transforming it into the language of the schools.
