adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
half-a-dozen
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From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
Lashmar's
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From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
Shawe
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From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had meant to ramble about the town for an hour before going out to Shawe.
UnableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Unable to do this, he bought half-a-dozen newspapers, and read all the leading articles and the political news with close attention.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading As a rule, this kind of study had little attraction for him; he was anything but well-informed on current politics; he understood very imperfectly the British constitution, and had still less insight into the details of party organisation and conflict.
WindnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wind and rain interfered with Lashmar's project for the early morning.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading All that kind of thing he was wont to regard as unworthy of his scrutiny.
