used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
deem to be
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
constituentsnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənts/
plural of “constituent” — an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
recognizable; marked
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
GuildhallnounUS /ˈɡɪldhɔːl/
the hall of a guild or corporation
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
innovationnounUS /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
leeknounUS /liːk/
plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
MAYORnounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
MAYOR'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
a male human offspring
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
not in physical motion
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
carry out
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He asked for time to consider the proposal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
wealthieradjectiveUS /ˈwelθiər/
comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
(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 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
Welshmannoun
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading The Lord MAYOR elect being a Welshman, intends to substitute the leek for the loving cup.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading One afternoon, a fortnight later, I met his son in High Street, and inquired whether his father had decided to take the new place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading One of my constituents, a worthy pastor, had had a call to another and much wealthier church.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Well,' said the youngster, 'Pa is still praying for light, but most of the things are packed.'" We understand that an innovation will be introduced at Guildhall on the occasion of the Lord MAYOR's dinner.
