used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
AcknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
in actual fact
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
DENTnounUS /dent/
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
diariesnounUS /ˈdaɪəriz/
plural of “diary” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
inadvertencenounUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
the literary culture
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
LTD
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From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading LONDON & TORONTO J. M. DENT & SONS LTD.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very meagre particulars of most of these brave deeds are at present available, for the British V.C. does not talk of his exploits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
(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 The author has used a large number of sources--newspapers, official reports, private letters and diaries, as well as books--in gathering the facts for these simple stories.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Acknowledgments have been made wherever it was possible to trace the source, and indulgence is asked if through inadvertence or inability to find the original report any requisite acknowledgment has been omitted.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But such facts as are actually known ought surely to be given the widest possible publicity, especially in the schools of the Empire.
