used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
adverbnounUS /ˈædvərb/
the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading OF THE ARTICLES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
aspirateverbUS /ˈæspəreɪt/
remove by suction
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
CockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
dialectnounUS /ˈdaɪəlekt/
the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
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 The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
euphonynounUS /ˈjuːfəni/
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
homicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
homœopathist
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From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
the state of being honored
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
hour-glass
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From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
someone who hunts game
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
norsenounUS /nɔːrs/
an inhabitant of Scandinavia
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE ARTICLES.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
omitverbUS /oʊˈmɪt/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
and nothing more
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
on the contrary
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE ARTICLES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But if the _h_ be pronounced, the _a_ only is used: as, _a_ homicide, _a_ homœopathist, _a_ hum.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
vowelnounUS /ˈvaʊəl/
a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This rule is reversed in what is termed the Cockney dialect: as, _a_ inspector, _a_ officer, _a_ object, _a_ omnibus, _a_ individual, _a_ alderman, _a_ honour, _an_ horse, or rather, a _norse_, _an_ hound, _an_ hunter, &c.
at the time that
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Articles in English are two, _a_ and _the_; _a_ becomes _an_ before a vowel, and before an _h_ which is not sounded: as, _an_ exquisite, _an_ hour-glass.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is usual in the same dialect, when the article _an_ should, in strict propriety, precede a word, to omit the letter _n_, and further, for the sake of euphony and elegance, to place the aspirate _h_ before the word; as, a _h_egg, a _h_accident, a _h_adverb, a _h_ox.
