11th
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From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
BravonounUS /ˈbrɑːvoʊ/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading "Bravo!" said the latter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
Delange
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From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
dénouement
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From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
a message received and understood
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Bravo!" said the latter.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
MMnounUS /m/
a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
Morin
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From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
Périères
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From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bravo!" said the latter.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
express in words
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
in the near future
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
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 That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That is to say, the notes taken by M. Périères are so concise that they are not sufficient for the exigencies of our tale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The journal of the European expedition comes to an abrupt close on the 11th December.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
Walindis
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From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading M. Périères, as soon as he had satisfied himself about the appearance of the army of the Walindis, hurried himself off to warn MM. de Morin and Delange.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
which person or people
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to give a more detailed account of the events which followed on each other with such rapidity, and hastened the _dénouement_ of this lengthy history, we have had recourse to certain information subsequently obtained from those who were best qualified to enlighten us.
