used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
ADDISON
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From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
Dr
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From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
communicated in words
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
ten 10s
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
a brief written record
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
ProhibitionnounUS /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃən/
a law forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
rumoured
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From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
Scotsmen
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From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
Shoreditch
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From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is rumoured that _The Times_ is about to announce that it does not hold itself responsible for editorial opinions expressed in its own columns.
very small
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
trombone-player
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From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading In Essex Street, Shoreditch--so Dr. ADDISON explained to the House of Commons--there are seven hundred and thirty-three people in twenty-nine houses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading A correspondent, complaining of the tiny flats in London, states that he is a trombone-player, and every time he wants to get the lowest note he has to go out on to the landing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We understand that a proposal to send a relief party to America to rescue Scotsmen from the threatened Prohibition law is under consideration.
