used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
BLACKETT
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From this reading _LONDON: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD.
fearless and daring
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
cablegramnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
HURST
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From this reading _LONDON: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
influenzanounUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _LONDON: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD.
LTD
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From this reading _LONDON: HURST & BLACKETT, LTD.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
Paternosternoun
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
steak-and-kidney
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From this reading Paternoster House, E.C._ A steak-and-kidney pie, influenza, and a cablegram.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
a special situation
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Though there might have been a bit of homesickness and a desire for applause mixed up in the cycle of circumstances that started me off to Europe for a vacation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There is the triple alliance that is responsible for the whole thing.
