used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
to an extreme degree
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
Hebblethwaite
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From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
immediately past
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Furthermore, the session had been one which had added to his reputation both as an orator and a statesman.
in the direction of
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A difficult session was drawing towards an end.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The problem which had defeated so many governments seemed at last, under his skilful treatment, capable of solution.
a Caucasian
From this reading There had been an astonishingly flattering picture of him in an illustrated paper that week, and he was exceedingly pleased with the effect of the white hat which he was wearing at almost a jaunty angle.
William
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From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Right Honourable John William Hebblethwaite strolled along by the rails of the polo ground, exchanging greetings with friends, feeling very well content with himself and the world generally.
