Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

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From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

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From this reading CHIVARIA.

a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

something acquired without compensation

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

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From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

used to form the superlative

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

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From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

a person who represents others

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

express in words

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

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From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

at the time that

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Are the French, we wonder, losing that valuable quality of tact for which they have so long enjoyed a reputation?

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "When the KING and QUEEN visit Nottinghamshire as the guests of the Duke and Duchess of PORTLAND at Welbeck, three representative colliery owners and four working miners will," we read, "be presented to their Majesties at Forest Town."

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading A most embarrassing gift, we should say, and one which cannot, without hurting susceptibilities, be passed on to the Zoological Society.