used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
acclaimedverbUS /əˈkleɪmd/
past form of “acclaim” — praise vociferously
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
(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 The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading A general election was expected in the autumn.
for the reason that
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
Blackhampton
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From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
BloomernounUS /ˈbluːmər/
a flower that blooms in a particular way
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
confined by bonds
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
one or the other of two
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading A general election was expected in the autumn.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A general election was expected in the autumn.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A general election was expected in the autumn.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
and nothing more
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
RagnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
RagsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
Steve
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From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
successive (without a break)
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
the upper part of anything
From this reading If the Rag candidate could only reproduce his form on a great occasion, he was bound to go straight to the top of the poll.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
UkasenounUS /ˈjuːkeɪz/
an edict of the Russian tsar
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
precisely as stated
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The adoption of Philip was a fine stroke on the part of the Rags, because the Blackhampton Rovers had a following of about thirty thousand persons weekly, and one and all of these acclaimed it as quite the right policy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR FREE TRADE THINGS had to go forward at Blackhampton in spite of the Ukase, and forward they went right merrily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The famous inside right had had in his day--which was not so very far off either--only one superior in that responsible position, and he was Steve Bloomer.
