18th
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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be able to spare or give up
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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how long something has existed
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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BalladsnounUS /ˈbælədz/
plural of “ballad” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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completely unclothed
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the act of overcoming or outdoing
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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confined by bonds
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a period of 100 years
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
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every day; without missing a day
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Davidson
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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the event of dying or departure from life
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reach, make, or come to a decision about something
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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Dr
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the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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being one more than seven
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essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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ever-muttering
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give expression to
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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
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plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
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George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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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
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come to pass
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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HerbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
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inscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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any art that invokes supernatural powers
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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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
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the force of workers available
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millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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not ever; at no time in the past or future
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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a brief written record
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
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prisoned
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prepared and printed for distribution and sale
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relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
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a relationship between two lovers
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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Identical; not different.
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
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a thing, without saying which
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plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
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not in physical motion
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behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
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a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
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strippedadjectiveUS /strɪpt/
having only essential or minimal features
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
express in words
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _An ever-muttering prisoned storm, The heart of London beating warm._ John Davidson, "Ballads and Songs" To S. D. W.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _An ever-muttering prisoned storm, The heart of London beating warm._ John Davidson, "Ballads and Songs" To S. D. W.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
undyingadjectiveUS /ənˈdaɪɪŋ/
never dying
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
not known
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading H. V. M.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading _An ever-muttering prisoned storm, The heart of London beating warm._ John Davidson, "Ballads and Songs" To S. D. W.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading _An ever-muttering prisoned storm, The heart of London beating warm._ John Davidson, "Ballads and Songs" To S. D. W.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
at the time that
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LONDON _When a man is tired of London he is tired of life: for there is in London all that life can afford._ --Dr. Johnson THE HEART OF LONDON The New Romance When eight million men and women decide to live together on the same spot things are bound to happen.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Since this book was published many kind unknown friends have written to tell me that here they have found something that is London; but they should not thank me: they should thank the great city which, written to death generation by generation, is an undying topic, discovered age by age is still inexhaustible; stripped bare of mystery by many writers has never lost its magic.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Here Herbs did grow And Flowers sweet But now 'tis called Saint George's Street._ --An 18th century inscription on a London tavern NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION These essays were written day after day, week after week, to keep pace with the relentless machines of the "Daily Express."
