used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
in addition
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
bathing-machines
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From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
BORECAMBE
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From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading * * * * * DOWN CHANNEL.
char-a-banc
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From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
conger-eel
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From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
decreasingadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming less or smaller
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
dispensingverbUS /dɪˈspensɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading * * * * * DOWN CHANNEL.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
head-gear
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From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
jumping-off
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From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
immediately past
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
outfittersnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪtərz/
plural of “outfitter” — someone who sells men's clothes
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
Pargeter
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From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
pea-shooter
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From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
RUSKINnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
shopkeepersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpkiːpərz/
plural of “shopkeeper” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
shrimps
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From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
Silas
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From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading BORECAMBE.--The demand for bathing-machines and tents continues to increase, though the shopkeepers are complaining of a decreasing spending power on the part of the visitors and a disinclination to pay more than a shilling a head for shrimps.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Monday last Mr. Silas Pargeter, an old resident, caught a fine conger-eel, weighing fifty-six pounds, which he has presented to the Museum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The practice of dispensing with head-gear is also much resented by local outfitters, but otherwise the situation is well in hand.
WORDSWORTHnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading As Borecambe is a good jumping-off ground for the Lake District there are daily char-a-banc excursions to the land of WORDSWORTH and RUSKIN, each passenger being supplied with a megaphone and a pea-shooter.
