used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
AfternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
fadnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
Kensington
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From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
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 LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
a room where books are kept
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
LOTHIAN
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From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
and nothing more
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
pin-maker's
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From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
pin-making
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From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
Podley
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From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
semi-religious
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From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. John Podley was a millionaire, or nearly so, and the head of a great pin-making firm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He was a public man of name and often preached or lectured at the species of semi-religious conversations known as "Pleasant Sunday Afternoons."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LOTHIAN GOES TO THE LIBRARY OF PURE LITERATURE "I only knew one poet in my life: And this, or something like it, was his way."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading --_Browning._ The Podley Library in West Kensington was a fad of its creator.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunday afternoon in England--though Mr. Podley called it "The Sabbath"--represented the pin-maker's mental attitude with some fidelity.
