used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
c'est
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
CommunenounUS /ˈkɑːmjuːn/
the smallest administrative district of several European countries
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
Corton
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From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
cotenounUS /koʊt/
a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
d'abnegation
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
donnenounUS /dʌn/
English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631)
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
grande
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
Hopton
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From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
l'amitie
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
l'amour
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
LeisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
make reference to
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
piecedverbUS /piːst/
past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
piecingverbUS /ˈpiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
pierhead
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From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
preuve
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
que
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hard at first to realise that those few moments passed on the pierhead at Genoa did not form part of my illness and the dreamy memories of that time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
vivre
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From this reading The Links "La plus grande preuve d'abnegation que donne l'amitie, c'est de vivre a cote de l'amour."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leisure was thus afforded me for the task of piecing together these links of the past.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Earlier in this record mention has been made--and, indeed, the reader's attention called thereto--of certain events which, in the light of subsequent knowledge, pieced themselves together like links of a chain into one complete whole.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During the quiet months that closed the year of the Commune I dwelt at Hopton, Isabella being away, and Little Corton in the care of a housekeeper.
