used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
the state of being absent
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
equally
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
CARNE
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From this reading ERUNT DUO IN CARNE UNA.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
DUOnounUS /ˈduːoʊ/
two items of the same kind
From this reading ERUNT DUO IN CARNE UNA.
ERUNT
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From this reading ERUNT DUO IN CARNE UNA.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
set up or found
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ERUNT DUO IN CARNE UNA.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
invectivenounUS /ˌɪnˈvektɪv/
abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
go away from a place
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
on one occasion
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
express in speech
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
Suertebella
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From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading He frequented clubs and meetings, but his friends found him taciturn and indifferent alike to gossip, news and discussion.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several days Leon did not go to Suertebella excepting once to leave a complimentary card at the door.
UNA
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From this reading ERUNT DUO IN CARNE UNA.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He spent most of his time away from home; he had given up study and packed all his books into cases.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
precisely as stated
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He talked of a journey without saying whither, of a long absence; but if he had occasion to speak on any other subject it was with a bitterness of sarcasm or invective very unlike his usual serene and lofty way of viewing the events of life or the persons with whom he had come in contact.
