used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
BiblesnounUS /ˈbaɪbəlz/
plural of “bible” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
isn't
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From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
MACDONALD
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From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
Oswestry
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From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
RAMSAY
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From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
on the contrary
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading This is the first occasion on which the current belief that the tramp class is nowadays being recruited largely from the ranks of the minor clergy has received formal recognition.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading * * * Oswestry Guardians have accepted an offer to supply Bibles to tramps.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * "Does the Government realise," asks a newspaper correspondent, "that as regards the situation in Ireland we are on the edge of a crater or with a thunderbolt over our heads?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not even the miners, on the other hand, would dream of letting Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD govern it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading We rather imagine that the Government, like the writer, isn't quite sure which.
