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From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trouble with a stylographic pen.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
APRILnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grossly insulted by a cabman.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading Grossly insulted by a cabman.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
apart from; not including
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
Gowing
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From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
GrosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading Grossly insulted by a cabman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Grossly insulted by a cabman.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading An odd invitation to Southend.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
nine-and-sixpence
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From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
not any; not one
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
not divisible by two
From this reading An odd invitation to Southend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Trouble with a stylographic pen.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
and nothing more
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
Southend
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From this reading An odd invitation to Southend.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
stylographic
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From this reading Trouble with a stylographic pen.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Trouble with a stylographic pen.
VolunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
in or at the place that
From this reading We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading APRIL 8.—No events of any importance, except that Gowing strongly recommended a new patent stylographic pen, which cost me nine-and-sixpence, and which was simply nine-and-sixpence thrown in the mud.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trouble with a stylographic pen.
