used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
decreesnounUS /dɪˈkriːz/
plural of “decree” — a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
desponding
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From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
set up or found
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
FrancnounUS /fræŋk/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
unreasonableness
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From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
the act of using
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He frankly confirmed to me the truth of everything we had heard reported at the gate of the asylum of the universe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever I said to him upon the unreasonableness of attempting to strive against the decrees of Providence was of no avail.
in or at the place that
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
which person or people
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I reached Constantinople, and immediately inquired for the house of a Franc whom I had known in former days: an Englishman, who might enlighten my understanding concerning the objects of my mission, and might inform me what might be the state of his country.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He was a sensible man,--a man done to a turn, who knew the difference between justice and injustice, and whose words were not thrown into the air without use.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I found him seated on bales of merchandise in his warehouse, looking as if the world had placed his heels where his head ought to be, and desponding over his future prospects.
