used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
ASQUITH
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From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
Gough
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From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
a form of address for a man
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
oe
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From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
oe-ligature
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From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
PREMIERnounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
servernounUS /ˈsɜːrvər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He now stands convicted by his own party of being a _Times_-server.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
a state of acute pain
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The oe-ligature is represented in this text as "[oe]".
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are sorry to hear that the PREMIER is suffering from a troublesome Gough.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Poor Mr. ASQUITH, as though he had not already worries enough, is getting into trouble for sending an exclusive statement to _The Times_.
