Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a special election between regular elections

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

argue with one another

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

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From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

a social unit living together

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

set up or found

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

green foliage

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

and nothing more

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

the season of growth

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

make square

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

required or under orders

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

hard to endure

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I had got in by an accident at a by-election, when I was supposed to be fighting a forlorn hope, and as I was just beginning to be busy at the Bar I found my hands pretty full.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

at the time that

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Out of doors it was jolly spring weather, there was greenery in Parliament Square and bits of gay colour, and a light wind was blowing up from the river.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Inside a dull debate was winding on, and an advertising member had been trying to get up a row with the Speaker.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEGINNING OF THE WILD-GOOSE CHASE It all started one afternoon, early in May, when I came out of the House of Commons with Tommy Deloraine.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading It was before Tommy succeeded, in the days when he sat for the family seat in Yorkshire, and that afternoon he was in a powerful bad temper.