used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
in the past
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
CorrectionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
CountriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
of great significance or value
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
immediately past
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
and nothing more
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
St
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From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
StatementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It speaks of places and persons as I spoke of them then.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
unadornedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
verisimilitudenounUS /ˌverəsəˈmɪlətuːd/
the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
precisely as stated
From this reading The translation follows that narrative as exactly as possible, varying from it only in the correction of a few not very important errors of fact.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Present State of the Countries visited by the Author.--Correction of Mr. Irving's Statements respecting St. Louis.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not willingly lose the verisimilitude of this natural and unadorned description, in order to indulge in any new turns of style or more philosophical reflections.
a late time of life
From this reading The last chapter closes the original French narrative of my travels around and across the continent, as published thirty-three years ago.
