used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
(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 It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
bye-electionnoun
a special election between regular elections
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
constituencynounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsi/
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
Estelle
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From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
forefrontnounUS /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/
the part in the front or nearest the viewer
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
set up or found
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
IDEALSnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
ill-health
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From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
Ironsyde's
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From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
a full supply
From this reading But he found plenty of enthusiastic helpers and his own personality had made him many friends.
Raymond
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From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
in a swift manner
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Having undertaken the constituency he could not turn back, though the sudden demand had not been expected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was indeed upon the significance of personality that much turned, and incidentally the experiences into which he now entered served to show him all that personality may mean.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Estelle rejoiced that he should now so swiftly learn what had so long been apparent to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IDEALS An event which seemed more or less remote, came suddenly to the forefront of Raymond Ironsyde's life, for ill-health hastened the retirement of the sitting member and a parliamentary bye-election was called for.
