used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
battledorenoun
a light long-handled racket used by badminton players
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
BUDGETnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
cannot
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From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
classifyverbUS /ˈklæsəfaɪ/
arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
DEFINITIONSnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The teacher asked if any child knew the meaning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
by chance
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
QUAINTadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading A BUDGET OF QUAINT DEFINITIONS.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEACHER: "_Name the head of the English Church._" ALFRED THE SMALL: "_The Archipelago of Canterbury!_" I shall endeavour, as far as possible, to classify my collection of stories.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in pursuance of this purpose I cannot, perhaps, do better than start out with some quaint definitions.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading * * * * * WITH A RING OF TRIUMPH.--A class of infants was being taught a recitation in which the word "battledore" occurred.
