used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
anew
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
in the past
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
any person at all
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
cowcatchernoun
an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
true confidential information
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
assemble or get together
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
Lanarkshire
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From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
muzzling
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From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
select carefully from a group
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
To recall to mind.
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
taxi-cabs
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From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It is urged that all taxi-cabs should have a cowcatcher in front in case of accidents.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading It is reported that the muzzling order may come into force again in South Wales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading We gather that the drivers are quite willing provided they are allowed to charge for anyone they pick up as an "extra."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is said that the miner had vivid recollections of the affair as it happened to be the day he was at work.
a late time of life
From this reading A Lanarkshire magistrate the other day doubted whether a miner could remember details of an accident which happened two years ago.
