used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
BOTHA
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From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
CHURCHILLnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
deportedverbUS /dɪˈpɔːrtəd/
past form of “deport” — behave in a certain manner
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
to come or go into
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
divisible by two
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
give expression to
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Stage directions are enclosed by equal signs (example: =Enter=).
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the most abandoned politician may have one redeeming quality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
WINSTON
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From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For example, _The Express_ tells us that Mr. WINSTON CHURCHILL is a reader of _The Express._ It is reported to be the intention of General BOTHA to visit this country in June or July, and the Labour Party here are said to be already taking steps with a view to having him deported as an undesirable.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is comforting to know that we need not yet despair of human nature.
