used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
(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 But that was not all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was not all.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
someone who is a detective
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
Eastroyd
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From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
Faversham
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From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that was not all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was excited for several reasons.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was excited for several reasons.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that was not all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was going there as the Member for Eastroyd, and he was somewhat excited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading VOICES IN THE NIGHT Dick Faversham was on his way to London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally he was elated at being a Member of Parliament, and he looked forward with pleasant anticipation to his political life in the Metropolis, and to his experiences in the House of Commons.
