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From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
ActornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
(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 There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
alphabeticallyadverbUS /ˌælfəˈbetɪkli/
in alphabetical order
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
BarristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
recognizable; marked
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
apart from; not including
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
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 And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
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 H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
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 H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
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 And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
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 H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
not any; not one
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
and nothing more
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
subscriptionnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃən/
a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading H O D D E R A N D S T O U G H T O N L T D .
precisely as stated
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was no entrance fee and no subscription, in which respect it differed from all other clubs.
which person or people
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And since each in his own particular trade had achieved what the world calls fame, except the Ordinary Man, who was only ordinary, it was decided that for purposes of convenience they should be entered in the list of members alphabetically according to their trade, and further that they should carry out the only rule of the club in the order of that entry.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Its membership was limited to six: the _Actor_, the _Barrister_, the _Doctor_, the _Ordinary Man_, the _Soldier_, and the _Writer_.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ON a certain day in the year of grace 1920, there came into being a special and very select club.
