used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
BELLOCnoun
English author (born in France) remembered especially for his verse for children (1870-1953)
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
Belloc's
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From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
DantonnounUS /ˈdæntən/
French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille and who supported the execution of Louis XVI but was guillotined by Robespierre for his opposition to the Reign of Terror (1759-1794)
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
Danton's
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From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
of great significance or value
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
an educational institution
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
subject'snounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
possessive form of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is, then, as an historian that he begins and mainly as an historian that he continues.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BELLOC AND EUROPE The beginning of Mr. Belloc's literary career was in history.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A study of Danton's career, be it noted, and not a biography: for this book deals more with so much of the French Revolution as is reflected in its subject's actions than with its subject's actions in themselves.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He took a first in the school of modern history at Oxford, and his first important work was a study of the career of Danton.
