used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moyne was at it.
Babberly
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From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
BelfastnounUS /ˈbelfæst/
capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
dinner-party
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From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moyne was at it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
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 Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
Moyne
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From this reading Moyne was at it.
Moyne's
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From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
a human being
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Lady Moyne, although the absurd conventions of our political life prevented her being present in person, was certainly an influence in the deliberations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She gave a dinner-party the night before in Moyne's town house.
UlsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
UnionistnounUS /ˈjuːnjənəst/
a worker who belongs to a trade union
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On the Wednesday before the day fixed for the Belfast demonstration, a meeting of the Ulster Unionist leaders was held in London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Babberly, of course, was at the dinner, and with him most of the small group of Ulster Members of Parliament.
