used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
in addition
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
animositiesnounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsətiz/
plural of “animosity” — a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading It was the animosities of party politics that set the general tone.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
Billingsgatenoun
foul-mouthed or obscene abuse
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
brassesnounUS /ˈbræsɪz/
plural of “brass” — an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
divisible by two
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
set up or found
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the animosities of party politics that set the general tone.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
social deportment
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
not any; not one
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was the animosities of party politics that set the general tone.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading It was the animosities of party politics that set the general tone.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
reviewsnounUS /riˈvjuːz/
plural of “review” — a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was the animosities of party politics that set the general tone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
venomnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
vinegarnounUS /ˈvɪnəɡər/
sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
wharves
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From this reading Billingsgate that had grown along the wharves of the lower river, was found to be of service in Parliament and gave a spice and sparkle even to a book review.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
which person or people
From this reading And other writers, even if they had no political connection, borrowed their manners from those who had.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was in this dark hour of English history that the writers polished their brasses and set up as Persons.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading And if the leading articles that they wrote of mornings stung and snapped with venom, it is natural that the book reviews on which they spent their afternoons had also some vinegar in them, especially if they concerned books written by those of the opposition.
