used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
Colonsay
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From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
true confidential information
From this reading The weakness of the new Home Secretary was for details and statistics.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
foolscapnoun
a size of paper used especially in Britain
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weakness of the new Home Secretary was for details and statistics.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
how
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From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
ten 10s
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
an amount of time
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
prisonsnounUS /ˈprɪzənz/
plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
ricenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The weakness of the new Home Secretary was for details and statistics.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading The weakness of the new Home Secretary was for details and statistics.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading A SCIENTIFIC OPINION THE Duke of Trent and Colonsay sat at his great office table in his room at the Home Office thinking.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The permanent staff of a Government Department are quick to detect the weakness of each new chief put over their heads by the changing tide of parliamentary warfare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The table was piled high with official papers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A return of a hundred foolscap pages showing exactly how many pounds of beef and how many pounds of rice are consumed in the prisons of the country every year, or how many miles a policeman tramps over in the same period in the course of his beat, afforded a real satisfaction to his intellect.
