used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
equally
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
(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 Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
in addition
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
DORA
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From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
facsimilenounUS /fækˈsɪməli/
an exact copy or reproduction
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
come to pass
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
a person who carries a message
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
not any; not one
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
a male human offspring
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading On a similar principle, if a man has been killed or badly injured by a fall from a horse, it goes against public opinion that his son or his brother should also be thus injured.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
in or at the place that
From this reading Apart from the fresh precautions sure to be taken, it is not at all likely, in the chapter of accidents, that a facsimile will occur where the original has preceded it so recently.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If there has been a railway accident on Monday, there will certainly not be another of the same kind at the same place on Tuesday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DORA IS THE NEXT MESSENGER WITH BAD TIDINGS.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is a curious feeling abroad in the world, that no two things happen alike on two days, or in two weeks, or months, running.
