used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
biographernounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfər/
someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
currencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
a man of refinement
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
insufficientlyadverbUS /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃəntli/
to an insufficient degree
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About the circumstances of his death there is a conflict of evidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
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 He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
and nothing more
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
Otway
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From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
a human being
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
sallied
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From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
St
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From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He states that, having long been insufficiently fed, Otway one day sallied forth in a starving state, and begged a shilling from a gentleman in a coffee house, saying, "I am the poet Otway."
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 The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This person, surprised and distressed, gave him a guinea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The story that has gained currency is probably not the true one; only one early biographer is our authority for it.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His body was conveyed thence to the Church of St. Clement Danes, and there deposited in a vault.
