adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
Ay
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From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
estnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
histoire
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From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
how
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From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
Ile-de-Francenoun
a region of north central France including Paris and the area around it
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
LAPEROUSE
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From this reading THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE.
MauritiusnounUS /mɔːˈrɪtiəs/
a parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
MonnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
navigatornounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtər/
the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
perplexities
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From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
romanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVE STORY OF LAPEROUSE.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But it is just as necessary to read his charming love story, if we are to understand his character.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We should have no true idea of him unless we knew how he bore himself amid perplexities that might have led him to quote, as peculiarly appropriate to his own case, the lines of Shakespeare:-- "Ay me! for ought that ever I could read, Could ever hear by tale or history, The course of true love never did run smooth," During the period of his service in the East Indies, Laperouse frequently visited Ile-de-France (which is now a British possession, called Mauritius).
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen him as a boy; we have watched him in war; we shall presently follow him as a navigator.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "My story is a romance"--"Mon histoire est un roman"--wrote Laperouse in relating the events with which this chapter will deal.
