used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
confined by bonds
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
a period of 100 years
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
DowningnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * TIT FOR TAT!
ForeignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
IntelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
and nothing more
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
O-HANG-HIT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The British Premier bowed, as if inviting farther particulars.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
ProtectoratenounUS /prəˈtektərət/
a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
in the near future
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
TATverbUS /tæt/
make lacework by knotting or looping
From this reading * * * * * TIT FOR TAT!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
TITnounUS /tɪt/
either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
From this reading * * * * * TIT FOR TAT!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
TWENTIETHnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
someone who visits
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
(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, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
WightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading "Well, O-HANG-HIT and I have settled everything," continued the Visitor; "he takes the Isle of Wight, while I assume the Protectorate of Scotland, India, and the Channel Islands."
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading (_FROM A HISTORY OF ENGLAND, TO BE WRITTEN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY._) The Intelligent Foreigner carefully picked his way amongst the ruins to Downing Street, and was soon in consultation with the Premier.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This merely is a call of courtesy," he observed; "of course I am not in the least bound to give you notice, but think it civil to do so."
