used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paris has been transformed since he quitted it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Paris has been transformed since he quitted it.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
nataladjectiveUS /ˈneɪtəl/
relating to or accompanying birth
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
absolutely essential
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
others
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From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
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 An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
peruseverbUS /pərˈuːz/
examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
quitted
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From this reading Paris has been transformed since he quitted it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
express in words
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Paris has been transformed since he quitted it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no need for him to say that he loves Paris: Paris is his mind’s natal city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Paris has been transformed since he quitted it.
not known
From this reading A new city has arisen, which is, after a fashion, unknown to him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
which person or people
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An observation here becomes necessary, in view of the pages which the reader is about to peruse, and of others which will be met with further on.
a late time of life
From this reading The author of this book, who regrets the necessity of mentioning himself, has been absent from Paris for many years.
