used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
be able to spare or give up
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
(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 A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
DRAWERnounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading THE SURGICAL DRAWER.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
coins made of gold
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
LondonersnounUS /ˈlʌndənərz/
plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
maladiesnounUS /ˈmælədiz/
plural of “malady” — any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
Identical; not different.
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
except for; apart from
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
SURGICALadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving or used in surgery
From this reading THE SURGICAL DRAWER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURGICAL DRAWER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Truly we do not know what difference it makes if these papers are written in London or for Londoners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Health and sickness are much the same all over the world, and the chief difference between England and the Gold Coast as regards disease is the prevalence in the latter of maladies which are peculiar to the land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And the discussion of these would not afford interest to any save such as are living there.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A fair critic asked us the other day why all our articles were written for Londoners—why we had never addressed our remarks to girls living in out-of-the-way districts at home or in the colonies?
