used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
in the past
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
Aylesbury
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From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
for the reason that
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
Chloe
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From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
a social unit living together
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
the act of giving
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
introducesverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
JUKEnounUS /dʒuːk/
a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
a full supply
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
on the contrary
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
subtleradjectiveUS /ˈsʌtələr/
comparative of “subtle” — difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Chloe is great fun; much more entertaining than most variety artists.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading As a class they seem pleasant and good-humoured, but a little crude, and lacking in the subtler forms of wit or understanding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOLD BY JUKE (IN HIS PRIVATE JOURNAL) GIVING ADVICE It is always rather amusing dining at Aylesbury House, with my stimulating family.
Wycombe
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From this reading I know plenty of these, because Wycombe, my eldest brother, introduces them to me.
a late time of life
From this reading Especially since Chloe, my present stepmother, entered it, three years ago.
