1906
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From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
500
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From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
(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 All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
Cricklewood
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From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
depictedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɪktəd/
represented graphically by sketch or design or lines
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
true confidential information
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
at any time
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
brought together in one place
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
Hendon
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From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
a narrow way or road
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
Moorgate
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From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
NARRATIVESnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
NormaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
a brief written record
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
PacketnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
PowdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
Reuter's
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From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading TWO PERSONAL NARRATIVES Some adequate idea of the individual efforts made by the citizens of London to defend their homes against the invader may be gathered from various personal narratives afterwards printed in certain newspapers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
at the time that
From this reading He said: “When the Hendon and Cricklewood Rifle Club was formed in 1906 I joined it, and in a month we had over 500 members.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All of them were tragic, thrilling, and struck that strong note of patriotism which is ever latent in the breast of every Englishman, and more especially the Londoner.
which person or people
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
belonging to which person
From this reading From that time the club--whose practices were held at the Normal Powder Company’s range, in Reuter’s Lane, Hendon--increased until it became one of the largest rifle clubs in the kingdom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The story told to a reporter of the _Observer_ by a young man named Charles Dale, who in ordinary life was a clerk in the employ of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, in Moorgate Street, depicted, in graphic details, the frightful conflict.
