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From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
1857
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From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
AcceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
dedicationnounUS /ˌdedəˈkeɪʃən/
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
Eleanor
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From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
Ex-Presidentnoun
a former president
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
FormeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
head-master
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From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
how
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From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
inscribeverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
Marie-Antoine-Jules
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From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
Marx-Aveling
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From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
MembernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
PermitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
ReadingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
Senard
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From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
soever
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From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Paris, 12 April 1857 Part I Chapter One We were in class when the head-master came in, followed by a “new fellow,” not wearing the school uniform, and a school servant carrying a large desk.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Accept, then, here, the homage of my gratitude, which, how great soever it is, will never attain the height of your eloquence and your devotion.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Those who had been asleep woke up, and every one rose as if just surprised at his work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Reading over your magnificent defence, my work has acquired for myself, as it were, an unexpected authority.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Translated from the French by Eleanor Marx-Aveling To Marie-Antoine-Jules Senard Member of the Paris Bar, Ex-President of the National Assembly, and Former Minister of the Interior Permit me to inscribe your name at the head of this book, and above its dedication; for it is to you, before all, that I owe its publication.
