adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
Asquith
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From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
beardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
ColdadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
dethronedverbUS /dɪˈθroʊnd/
past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
NowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
PERFORMANCEnounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
PremiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
RegencynounUS /ˈriːdʒənsi/
the period of time during which a regent governs
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
smackingnounUS /ˈsmækɪŋ/
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nowadays, the spirit seems to have deserted England.
toothpicknounUS /ˈtuːθpɪk/
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
unshavedadjective
not shaved
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading It is in the United States that the wager has found a home.
wagersnounUS /ˈweɪdʒərz/
plural of “wager” — the act of gambling
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When Mr. Asquith is dethroned, it is improbable that any Briton will allow his beard to remain unshaved until the Liberal party returns to office.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mr. Asquith became Premier of Great Britain, no earnest forms were to be observed rolling peanuts along the Strand with a toothpick.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading AN EXHIBITION PERFORMANCE Cold reason may disapprove of wagers, but without a doubt there is something joyous and lovable in the type of mind that rushes at the least provocation into the making of them, something smacking of the spacious days of the Regency.
