used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
a cherished desire
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
a period of 100 years
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING.
COURTIERSnounUS /ˈkɔːrtiərz/
plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
having made preparations
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A COURT, COURTIERS, AND A KING.
go away from a place
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
LyonsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
Montreuil
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From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
not any; not one
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
not divisible by two
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
up to a particular time
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
in the direction of
From this reading Although I was a Catholic and a pupil of Montreuil, although I had fled from England and had nothing to expect from the House of Hanover, I was by no means favourably disposed towards the Chevalier and his cause.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We took an affectionate leave of each other; but before we parted, and after he had discussed his own projects of ambition, we talked a little upon mine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I THINK it was the second day after this "feast of reason" that Lord Bolingbroke deemed it advisable to retire to Lyons till his plans of conduct were ripened into decision.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if this avowal will seem odd to Englishmen of the next century!
