plural of “age” — how long something has existed
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
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in or near a particular place or position
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(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
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Bound written or printed works.
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a period of 100 years
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without variation or change, in every case
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
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inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
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Emily
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either extremity of something that has length
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
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expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
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plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
HazelwoodnounUS /ˈheɪzəlwʊd/
reddish-brown wood and lumber from heartwood of the sweet gum tree used to make furniture
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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Holt
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Holt's
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how
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illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
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a polite name for any woman
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a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
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 Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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an area that is approximately central within some larger region
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belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
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murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
perpetrateverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
phrasesnounUS /ˈfreɪzəz/
plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Many of these phrases have dropped out of the language, but sometimes the usage is very illuminating, as we can see how we got some modern expression or spelling.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
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employed in accomplishing something
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
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precisely as stated
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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a Caucasian
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the whole in this story life goes on quite evenly, with not too many of those murders that aspiring members of the noblest families of England used to perpetrate in those days.
the words that are spoken
From this reading We are kept constantly aware of this by the quaint words and expressions the players in the drama are always using.
