3500
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From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
anew
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The London County Council has promised to provide a site.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The London County Council has promised to provide a site.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
empoweredadjectiveUS /ɪmˈpaʊərd/
invested with legal power or official authority especially as symbolized by having a scepter
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
FundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
MansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
on one occasion
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
continue talking
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The London County Council has promised to provide a site.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The London County Council has promised to provide a site.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
Richard
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From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The London County Council has promised to provide a site.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
carry out
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading With regard to the form that the memorial ought to take, a variety of irresponsible suggestions has been made.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
which person or people
From this reading Mr Richard Badger, a veteran enthusiast for Shakespeare, who was educated in the poet's native place, has offered the people of London the sum of L3500 as the nucleus of a great Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading IV Once again the question of a national memorial of Shakespeare in London has been revived in conditions not wholly unlike those that have gone before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Lord Mayor of London has presided over a public meeting at the Mansion House, which has empowered an influential committee to proceed with the work.
