adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
apologeticsnoun
the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
ConservativesnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪvz/
plural of “conservative” — a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
constructiveadjectiveUS /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
Cossington's
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From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
pollingverbUS /ˈpoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
renascentadjective
rising again as to new life and vigor
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
repudiationnounUS /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
sanelyadverb
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading “A renascent England, breeding men,” said the leader in his chief daily on the morning after the polling, and claimed that the Conservatives had been ever the pioneers in sanely bold constructive projects.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading At one bound Cossington's papers passed from apologetics varied by repudiation to triumphant praise.
victorynounUS /ˈvɪktəri/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading No one expected more than a snatch victory, and I was in by over fifteen hundred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading I came up to London with a weary but rejoicing Margaret by the night train.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading But it was only with the declaration of the poll that my battle was won.
