used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It promised a busy day.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It promised a busy day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
being joined in close association
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It promised a busy day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It promised a busy day.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
not any; not one
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It promised a busy day.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
the possibility of future success
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
Quisante's
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From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
SANDRO'S
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From this reading SANDRO'S WAY.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SANDRO'S WAY.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading First to the City, then to the doctor, then to the House, then to the dinner of the Imperial League; this was Quisante's programme for the second Wednesday in April.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But of the doctor and the House he made light; the first was a formality, the second held out no prospect of excitement; the City and the dinner were the real things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were connected with and must be made to promote the two aims which he had taken for his with perfect confidence.
