used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
another's
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From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
Cheapside
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From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
CitadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
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 A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
cook-shop
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From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
correspondedverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
DOUCHEnounUS /duːʃ/
a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas
From this reading A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
haberdashernoun
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
HoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
the literary culture
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A COLD DOUCHE ON A HOT FIT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor, since their almost simultaneous retreat from the capital, had they allowed distance to diminish their mutual regard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two had been friends--cronies almost--in their London days; dining together daily at the same cook-shop, and as regularly sharing after dinner a bottle of port to the health of King George and Mr. Pitt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading They frequently corresponded, and their letters included many a playful challenge to test one another's West Country hospitality.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There lived at Plymouth, in a neat house at the back of the Hoe, and not far from the Citadel, a certain Mr. Basket, a retired haberdasher of Cheapside, upon whom the Major could count for a hospitable welcome.
