used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
(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 Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
by-electionnoun
a special election between regular elections
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
canvassingnounUS /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/
persuasion of voters in a political campaign
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
CouncilsnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlz/
plural of “council” — a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
enthusiasmsnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəmz/
plural of “enthusiasm” — a feeling of excitement
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
every person
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
the organ of sight
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
grindersnounUS /ˈɡraɪndərz/
plural of “grinder” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
HAMER'S
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From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
Harriet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
hatredsnounUS /ˈheɪtrədz/
plural of “hatred” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
immediately past
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
the act of departing
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
loosingverbUS /ˈluːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
a particular point in time
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
reorganisationnoun
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
done under pressure
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
SkirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
not in physical motion
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
TRAMnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading HAMER’S SECOND TRAM As it happened, Harriet’s Attempt seized the Skirts of Happy Chance exactly at the right moment.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
at the time that
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
which person or people
From this reading All sorts of unaccountable hatreds and differences were abroad, as well as still stranger enthusiasms for individuals who had not counted a snap of the fingers before.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading First, a county by-election had been rushed through in a glorious fourteen days of crowded life, taking the eye of the whole country by the fact that it was fought upon a pioneer question of national importance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
a late time of life
From this reading Then the County Council reorganisation came on, loosing all the grinders at each other’s throats; and when that had passed, leaving the different divisions to settle down for the next three years, the District and Parish Councils followed.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Election fever had been rampant during the last six weeks, setting everybody canvassing his neighbour with delirious zeal.
