used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
AbbenounUS /ˈæbi/
a French abbot
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
one or the other of two
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
Gerald
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From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
LEAGUEnounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
MUTUALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
not any; not one
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Perhaps, notwithstanding his fine speeches, the Abbe was the real cause of our continued want of cordiality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Abbe was now particularly courteous to me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We agreed to the sentiment, and, like all philosophers, did not agree a bit the better for acknowledging the same first principles.
WISERadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A CONTEST OF ART AND A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP.--TWO CHARACTERS IN MUTUAL IGNORANCE OF EACH OTHER, AND THE READER NO WISER THAN EITHER OF THEM.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made Gerald and myself breakfast with him, and told us nothing was so amiable as friendship among brothers.
