used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
BOOTHnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
epicurenounUS /ˈepɪkjʊr/
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
usually; as a rule
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
Gravesend
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From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
inveighverb
complain bitterly
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
a form of address for a man
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
something you have to do
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
by chance
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
a light shade of red
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
prawnsnounUS /prɔːnz/
plural of “prawn” — any of various edible decapod crustaceans
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
ratedverbUS /ˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
shrimps
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From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
the act of testing something
From this reading BOOTH COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AFTER his day’s round, Mr. Hobbs returned home to his tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this meal he was glad to see a plate of pink prawns on the table.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
at the time that
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This happened with her perhaps the more rarely, as her husband was wont on these occasions, while praising the quality of the prawns, which he rated as being nearly equal to Gravesend shrimps, to inveigh against Colonial provisions generally.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading If he had one weakness of the epicure, it was in the direction of prawns, and Mrs. Hobbs, when in a specially good humour, was wont to indulge him.
