used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
in actual fact
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
subject to appointment
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
BellinghamnounUS /ˈbelɪŋhæm/
a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
Flaggon's
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From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
immediately past
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
in the recent past
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
much-talked-of
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
a human being
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
term of address for a man
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Indeed, the purely educational problem had lately taken a less prominent place in his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARENTS’ COMMITTEE On the last day of November the much-talked-of Parents’ Committee met.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But some dozen parents had shown themselves sufficiently interested in the proposal to promise their personal support; and, of these, seven actually put in an appearance on the appointed day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
Whaley
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From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Flaggon’s attention had been so fully occupied by other and more pressing affairs that he had not had time to prepare for the event as carefully as he could have wished.
Women's
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From this reading They included Lady Bellingham, a recognised authority on Women’s Education, and Sir Philip Whaley, senior partner in a great commercial house, director of several flourishing companies, and a person of considerable importance in the city.
