used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cobham would be on the way to Gravesend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Burgesses
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From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Cobham
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From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
a female human offspring
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
FreemennounUS /ˈfriːmen/
plural of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Gravesend
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From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
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 The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Muggleton
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From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now what was Muggleton?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
on one occasion
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
petitioningverbUS /pəˈtɪʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “petition” — write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
Pickwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The situation and real name of Muggleton has always been a hotly debated point; many have been the speculations and many the suggestions as to the original.
in the direction of
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A large town, with Mayor, Burgesses, and Freemen--an ancient and loyal Borough, much given to petitioning Parliament.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cobham would be on the way to Gravesend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now what was Muggleton?
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was once inclined to adopt Gravesend, on the statement of the author's daughter, that, one day, driving with her father towards Cobham, he said that "it was here that Mr. Pickwick dropped his whip."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cobham would be on the way to Gravesend.
