used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
anew
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
from appearances alone
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
Benjulia
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From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
Carmina
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From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
a special loved one
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
communicated in words
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
on one occasion
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
Ovidnoun
Roman poet remembered for his elegiac verses on love (43 BC - AD 17)
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
Ovid's
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From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
a human being
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
established beyond doubt
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
in a serious manner
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the consequences that followed the presentation--apparently harmless consequences at the time--the destinies of Ovid, of Carmina, and of Benjulia proved to be seriously involved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If such a person exists, and if adverse circumstances compel him to travel, I should like to ask a question.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading On the twelfth of August, Carmina heard from Ovid again.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
which person or people
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote from Montreal; describing the presentation of that letter of introduction which he had once been tempted to destroy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ovid’s letter was thus expressed: “I want to know, my love, if there is any other man in the world who is as fond of his darling as I am of you?
