used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
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one or the other of two
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a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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ENTERTAININGadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading ENTERTAINING NEIGHBORS.
opinion or judgment
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
how
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From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
conformity or harmony
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
engage in
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading ENTERTAINING NEIGHBORS.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
To move from a closed position.
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plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
philosophizingnoun
the exposition (often superficially) of a particular philosophy
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on the contrary
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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precisely, exactly
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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an instance of visual perception
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subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
carry out
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
precisely as stated
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
vicaires
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From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
vicar's
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From this reading In France, the _cure_ has a certain number of _vicaires_ under his orders; in England, it is the _curate_ who is the _vicar's_ subaltern.
look attentively
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
at the time that
From this reading When we are in difficulties, we take our watch to our _aunt_; the English take theirs to their _uncle_.
which person or people
From this reading To an impartial observer, who goes on his way philosophizing, and keeping his eyes open to what passes on either side of the English Channel, it is really a very amusing sight to see how the two countries seem to make it their aim, each to do the contrary of what the other does.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you have a few rather diverting illustrations, taken right and left?
