used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Inventive" and contemporary spelling is unchanged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading "Inventive" and contemporary spelling is unchanged.
contractionsnounUS /kənˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “contraction” — (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
a female human offspring
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
embezzlementnounUS /emˈbezəlmənt/
the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else
From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
insertionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrʃən/
a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
InventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading "Inventive" and contemporary spelling is unchanged.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Inventive" and contemporary spelling is unchanged.
Lannithorne
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From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
Lannithorne's
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From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
n't
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From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
ObviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
Pickersgill
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From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
six-year
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From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Peter Lannithorne was serving a six-year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For example, the insertion of a space in contractions is preserved, as in "has n't".
typographicaladjectiveUS /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/
relating to or occurring or used in typography
From this reading Obvious spelling or typographical errors have been corrected.
unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/
not made or become different
From this reading "Inventive" and contemporary spelling is unchanged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Oliver Pickersgill was in love with Peter Lannithorne's daughter.
