1922
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
1923
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
1924
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From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
(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 _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
EighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
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 LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
grocer'snounUS /ˈɡroʊsərz/
possessive form of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
NEWNES
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
NinthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
sixpences
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From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
SOUTHAMPTON
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
ST
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From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
STRANDnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Buy some sweets or go to the Pictures," she said carelessly, as she gave it to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After deep calculations, based on the fact that a shilling is the equivalent of two sixpences, he came to the conclusion that both luxuries could be indulged in.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading LONDON GEORGE NEWNES, LIMITED SOUTHAMPTON ST., STRAND, W.C.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
which person or people
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
William
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From this reading William walked slowly down the road, gazing thoughtfully at the coin.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _First Edition_ _May, 1922._ _Second Impression_ _October, 1922._ _Third Impression_ _January, 1923._ _Fourth Impression_ _February, 1923._ _Fifth Impression_ _May, 1923._ _Sixth Impression_ _September, 1923._ _Seventh Impression_ _December, 1923._ _Eighth Impression_ _February, 1924._ _Ninth Impression_ _May, 1924._ It all began with William's aunt, who was in a good temper that morning, and gave him a shilling for posting a letter for her and carrying her parcels from the grocer's.
