used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
in the past
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
being joined in close association
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
carman
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From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
Colwyn
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From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
LLOYDnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
post-office
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From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A London carman is said to have summoned his neighbour for calling him an O.B.E. We are sure he could not have meant it.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
which person or people
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Premier, says a contemporary, has become greatly attached to a white terrier puppy that he brought with him from Colwyn Bay.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Our heart goes out to the tenant of an experimental wooden house who is advertising for the assistance of the man who successfully held up a post-office in London about a fortnight ago.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The report that it has been taught to run after its own tail by Mr. LLOYD GEORGE himself is probably the work of malice.
