used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
in the past
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
dulledadjectiveUS /dʌld/
having lost or been caused to lose interest because of overexposure
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
eulogynounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
death of a person
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
for more time
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
something that is lost
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
engage in
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
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 When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
not any; not one
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
on one occasion
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
and nothing more
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
Pasquale
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From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
express in words
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
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 events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
a special situation
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading During their occurrence they changed the current of my life, once from grave to gay, and then and finally, from gaiety to unspeakable gloom.
unvarnishedadjectiveUS /ənˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
not having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
at the time that
From this reading When the reader ends this simple narration this eulogy of the dead may surprise and shock him, and, in reply and explanation, I have only to say in advance that I pity him if the faithful, unvarnished record leaves that impression on his mind--he did not know Pasquale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Although time has to some extent dulled the edge of my grief at the loss of my friend Pasquale, his memory will remain with me while life lasts as a cherished and sacred thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They have never before been made public, and I make them known now with pain and misgiving, but impelled by a sense of duty which I can no longer disregard.
a late time of life
From this reading The events narrated in the following story happened a score and more of years ago.
