used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
any thing at all
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
Bellocnoun
English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953)
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
Hilaire
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From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it is so!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it is so!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it is so!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
personages
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From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
SITUATIONSnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, it is so!
in or at or to some place
From this reading Hilaire Belloc observes somewhere in one of his essays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I fear, however, that one of the features "they" put in the papers does not have anything like as popular a reading as it deserves to have.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SEEING THE "SITUATIONS WANTED" SCENE "What a lot of things they put in the papers!"
which person or people
From this reading Those of the governing class, personages who employ people, probably consult fragments of this department of the newspaper now and then.
