used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
speak to
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
anew
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
on or to one side
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
breakfasting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
CircularsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjələrz/
plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading "Circulars, pamphlets," he said.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
the specified day of the month
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
Devenish's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Circulars, pamphlets," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
the literary culture
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
march in a procession
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
not any; not one
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
pamphletsnounUS /ˈpæmfləts/
plural of “pamphlet” — a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading "Circulars, pamphlets," he said.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
Rames
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Circulars, pamphlets," he said.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Harry Rames tossed one or two aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LETTER FROM ABROAD The session passed, and Devenish's land bill, as Rames had foretold, was postponed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
at the time that
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
a Caucasian
From this reading On a Saturday morning of this month Cynthia and her husband were breakfasting in the dining-room of the white house, when the morning's letters were brought in by the butler.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It figured again in the Address at the beginning of the following year, but as late as March no definite date had been assigned for its introduction.
