1865
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From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
speak to
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
a cherished desire
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
Anderton's
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From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
give expression to
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
in a free manner
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
the literary culture
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
not any; not one
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
publicistnounUS /ˈpʌblɪsɪst/
someone who publicizes
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
sectnounUS /sekt/
a subdivision of a larger religious group
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Club has a room and meets at Anderton's Hotel in that highway of letters, Fleet Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After the introductory speech by the guest of the evening, the subject is open to discussion, and each member is invited to express his views and convictions as freely as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This Club was founded in 1865, and is a survival of the old Bohemian life of London; it knows no sect or politics, and its ambition is to create true fellowship amongst its members.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
Whitefriars
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From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the autumn and winter months it has always been their custom to hold meetings each Friday to hear an address from some distinguished publicist upon a subject of common interest and importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Whitefriars Club Of all the institutions with which I have been associated, not one has given me so much pleasure, or of which I feel so proud in belonging to, as The Whitefriars Club.
