used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
of short duration or distance
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story is told by the principal personage.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
EDGARnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading EDGAR POE'S ROMANCE.
at any time
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
GORDON
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From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story is told by the principal personage.
Len
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From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading The story is told by the principal personage.
POE'SnounUS /poʊz/
possessive form of “poe” — United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading EDGAR POE'S ROMANCE.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The story is told by the principal personage.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
PYM
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From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading EDGAR POE'S ROMANCE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
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 The story is told by the principal personage.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
in or at that place or location
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The story is told by the principal personage.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading We shall see whether there was any room for doubt that the adventures of this hero of romance were imaginary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this chapter I have to give a brief summary of Edgar Poe's romance, which was published at Richmond under the title of THE ADVENTURES OF ARTHUR GORDON PYM.
which person or people
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
in the company of; together with
From this reading But indeed, among the multitude of Poe's readers, was there ever one, with the sole exception of Len Guy, who believed them to be real?
