used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
(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 Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
Antrim
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From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
bakersnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
bill-boards
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From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
brogues
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From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
ButchersnounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
plural of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
remove the dust from
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
How
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From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
illiterateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪtərət/
not able to read or write
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
Jamie's
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From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
makersnounUS /ˈmeɪkərz/
plural of “maker” — a person who makes things
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
MEADOWSnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
newsboys
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From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
not one, and not any
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
and nothing more
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
Soudannoun
a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fact that I personally bribed the newsboys accounted for their presence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Butchers and bakers and candlestick makers were there; several ministers, some quality, near quality, the inhabitants of the entries in the "Scotch quarter" and all the newsboys in town.
at the time that
From this reading "BEYOND TH' MEADOWS AN' TH' CLOUDS" When the bill-boards announced that I was to deliver a lecture on "England in the Soudan" in the only hall in the town, Antrim turned out to satisfy its curiosity.
which person or people
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Anna could have told them, but none of the wise knew her, for curiously enough to those who knew of her existence, but had never seen her, she was known as "Jamie's wife."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
a late time of life
From this reading "How doth this man know, not having learned," the wise ones said, for when I shook the dust of its blessed streets from my brogues seven years previously I was an illiterate.
