used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
contemplativeadjectiveUS /kənˈtemplətɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
DÉNOUEMENT
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From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
divisible by two
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
the act of departing
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
an established custom
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
of the present time and place
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
a single distinct event
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
immediately past
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
used to form the superlative
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
and nothing more
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
OxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
QUIQUENDONE
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From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
Quiquendonians
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From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading And that, too, only a few minutes after their old mutual sympathy, their amiable instincts, their contemplative habit, had been restored at the summit of the tower!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The two oldest friends in the town, and the most gentle—before the advent of the epidemic, to reach this degree of violence!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On learning what was going on, Doctor Ox could not contain his joy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MATTERS GO SO FAR THAT THE INHABITANTS OF QUIQUENDONE, THE READER, AND EVEN THE AUTHOR, DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE DÉNOUEMENT.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The last incident proves to what a pitch of excitement the Quiquendonians had been wrought.
