adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
AldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
Brigands
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From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
couldn't
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From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
Didlum
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From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
expert'snounUS /ˈekspərts/
possessive form of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
GrindernounUS /ˈɡraɪndər/
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
honorariumnounUS /ˌɑːnərˈeriəm/
a fee paid for a nominally free service
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
LightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
Oyley
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From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
SweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The expert’s opinion was so favourable—and it was endorsed by the Borough Engineer, Mr Oyley Sweater—that a resolution was unanimously carried in favour of acquiring the Works for the town, and a secret committee was appointed to arrange the preliminaries.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not give him a sum of money?”
WiremannounUS /ˈwaɪrmən/
a worker who installs and repairs electric wiring
From this reading Alderman Sweater then suggested that a suitable honorarium be voted to Mr Wireman for his services.
Wireman's
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From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was greeted with a murmur of approval from most of the members, and Mr Didlum rose with the intention of proposing a resolution to that effect when he was interrupted by Alderman Grinder, who said he couldn’t see no sense in giving the man a thing like that.
WorkverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The Brigands at Work The next day, at the meeting of the Town Council, Mr Wireman’s report concerning the Electric Light Works was read.
