used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
(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 Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Our Tom an 'ero, eh?" she laughed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
gotten under control
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
true confidential information
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
eh
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From this reading "Our Tom an 'ero, eh?" she laughed.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
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 late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
ero
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From this reading "Our Tom an 'ero, eh?" she laughed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
HeroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
and nothing more
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
a boy or man
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Our Tom an 'ero, eh?" she laughed.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
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 Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our Tom an 'ero, eh?" she laughed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Pollard received many applications for Tom's photograph, and presently when she learnt that it appeared in newspapers all over the country, she gave expression to remarks more forcible than elegant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
male cat
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
WatermannounUS /ˈwɔːtərmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few details were given about Waterman, but Tom's bravery was fully commented on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
at the time that
From this reading It was late in November when the events just recorded took place, and a few days later the English newspapers contained special paragraphs headed "Heroism of a Lancashire Lad."
which person or people
From this reading More than one journalist who had obtained details of what Tom had done made special reference to him and spoke of him in glowing terms.
