used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
BANKERnounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading THE BANKER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
have
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
brought into existence
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
cockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
at any time
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And well may the Londoner be proud of his city in numerous respects.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
LondonernounUS /ˈlʌndənər/
a native or resident of London
From this reading And well may the Londoner be proud of his city in numerous respects.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And well may the Londoner be proud of his city in numerous respects.
merchant-princes
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From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
monopolists
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From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading And well may the Londoner be proud of his city in numerous respects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading And well may the Londoner be proud of his city in numerous respects.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the richest and the most powerful that the world has ever seen!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANKER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
(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 He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The native of London is as proud of the City as if it were his own property.
which person or people
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He can afford to be called a cockney for having been born within the sound of Bow bells, for there are merchant-princes, and the peers and monopolists of the commerce of this world, who bear the nickname as well as he.
