1884
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From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC ARRANGEMENT.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
ARRANGEMENTnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC ARRANGEMENT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
Aureataland
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From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
the act of departing
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
DIPLOMATICadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading A DIPLOMATIC ARRANGEMENT.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
humdrumadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmdrʌm/
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
a single distinct event
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
set down according to a plan
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
and nothing more
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
and nothing more
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
relaxations
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From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
required or under orders
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As far I am concerned, this story has now reached an end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
in or at the place that
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
which person or people
From this reading But I should be guilty of unpardonable egotism if I supposed that I myself was the only, or the most, interesting subject presented in the foregoing pages, and I feel I shall merely be doing my duty in briefly recording the facts in my possession concerning the other persons who have figured in this record and the country where its scene was laid.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading I have endured the drudgery incident to earning a living; I have enjoyed the relaxations every wise man makes for himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading With my departure from Aureataland, I re-entered the world of humdrum life, and since that memorable night in 1884, nothing has befallen me worthy of a polite reader's attention.
