Chapter 31 of Modern English Biography, Volume 1 (of 4), A-H is here in full — 1664 sentences across 333 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 31 of Modern English Biography, Volume 1 (of 4), A-H is here in full — 1664 sentences across 333 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st. London_). _b._ London 11 Sep. 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc. 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
Chapter 31 of Modern English Biography, Volume 1 (of 4), A-H is here in full — 1664 sentences across 333 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading “HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.”
plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading “HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.”
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.”
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading “1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.”
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading “HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.”
of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists
From this reading “1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.”
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading “HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.”
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading “_b._ London 11 Sep.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
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From this reading _b._ London 11 Sep.
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From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
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From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
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From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
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From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
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From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _b._ London 11 Sep.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London_).
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading 1844, member 1857, examiner 1860–72; F.L.S.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _b._ London 11 Sep.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
a male human offspring
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HANBURY, DANIEL (_1 son of Daniel Bell Hanbury of firm of Allen and Hanbury, chemists, Plough court, Lombard st.
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1825; partner in firm of Allen and Hanbury to 1870; student at Pharmaceutical soc.
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