used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
(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 Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
any thing at all
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
for the reason that
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
BUTTERFLIESnounUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/
plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
Christina
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From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
the organ of sight
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
come to pass
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
cause to move by striking
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
HUNTERnounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
the force of workers available
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
not any; not one
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
the middle of the day
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
for a short time
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
St
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From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I knew this for a place of town gossip, and hoped I might hit upon something to aid me in my errand, which was no more than begun, it seemed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was at that time in Montreal a sort of news room and public exchange, which made a place of general meeting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Entering the place shortly before noon, I made pretense of reading, all the while with an eye and an ear out for anything that might happen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was supplied with newspapers and the like, and kept up by subscriptions of the town merchants--a spacious room made out of the old Methodist chapel on St. Joseph Street.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A HUNTER OF BUTTERFLIES I love men, not because they are men, but because they are not women.--_Queen Christina_.
