used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in the past
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
maelstromnounUS /ˈmeɪl.strɒm/
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river; a state of confused turmoil.
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
and nothing more
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outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
Pepysnoun
English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)
From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
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putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
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 _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
of the kind already mentioned
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causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
a special situation
From this reading _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _William's Story_: The more I think of it the more terrible the thing becomes from every aspect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Who could have thought that I, only a few days ago placidly drifting down the stream of life, should be jerked into such a maelstrom of difficulties?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time, however, he 'chronicles the outstanding events in his career,' as he puts it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
which person or people
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William
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From this reading (William--although he has a great regard for Pepys--does not himself keep a diary.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading The following is one of William's 'chronicles,' which shows more knowledge than I have of the happenings in this chapter.)
