used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
Bladud
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From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
CommonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
opinion or judgment
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
flannelsnounUS /ˈflænəlz/
plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE LOOSENED GRIP.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
ten 10s
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
Jardine
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From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
lividadjectiveUS /ˈlɪvɪd/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
LOOSENEDadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading THE LOOSENED GRIP.
Lud
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From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
Milsom
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From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
sedannounUS /səˈdæn/
a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
a male human offspring
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOOSENED GRIP.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a far cry from Bladud to Nicholas Jardine!
at the time that
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading One can almost see his ghost in Milsom Street, and hear the whisper spread from group to group: "There he goes! the great Commoner, Mr. Pitt!"
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A goodly span, too, from the time when a great statesman was carried through the streets of Bath, swathed in flannels; his livid face, peering through the windows of the sedan chair, the fierce eyes staring from beneath his powdered wig.
a late time of life
From this reading "Bladud, the son of Lud, founded this Bath three hundred years before Christ."
