used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
the act of departing
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Nuffin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
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 He knew Nuffin.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
a particular point in time
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
Nuffin
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From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
Nuffinness
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From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But Mr. Wilberforce Williams lay low and said Nuffin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
speciousadjectiveUS /ˈspiːʃəs/
plausible but false
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It almost seemed in point of fact that Nuffinness had been permanently emblazoned upon his politely specious countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
volatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlətəl/
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
Wilberforce
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From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce Williams shared to the full in the congratulations showered upon his brilliant lieutenant.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Some of the more volatile friends of the moment tried to draw the prime minister as to the date of the General Election which now was going to be a matter of such vital concern to the world at large.
