used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER AT RANELAGH.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER AT RANELAGH.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
fagverbUS /fæɡ/
act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
Goodwood
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From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
RANELAGH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DINNER AT RANELAGH.
Ryde
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From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
salmon-fishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading Sheridan.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Members of Parliament went about, like martyrs at the stake, groaning over the interminable nature of every debate, and shaking their heads over the prospect of getting away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the fag end of the London season; people were talking about Goodwood and the Ryde week, about grouse and about salmon-fishing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Here is the whole set, a character dead at every word.
