1869
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From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
(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 All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
Almouth
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From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
exhale hard
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
Brigitnoun
Celtic goddess of fire and fertility and agriculture and household arts and wisdom; later associated with Saint Bridget
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
Conservatoirenoun
a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
to come or go into
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
divisible by two
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
Fitz
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From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
a young female
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
insincereadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
lacking sincerity
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
engage in
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
Malo
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From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
subject to death
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
not any; not one
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
OctnounUS /ɔːkt/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
on one occasion
From this reading _Oct., 1869._--I am once more at Almouth House.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
Pensee
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From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
an amount of time
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
Reckage
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From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
Rewes
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From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
St
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From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Robert, accompanied by Lord Reckage, arrived in London the following Wednesday.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pensee and Brigit went from St. Malo to Paris, where the unhappy girl hoped to enter the Conservatoire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All had been arranged by Robert himself, and he had shown a calmness during the ordeal which might have deceived his two friends had they been even a little insincere themselves or a shade less fond.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading His Journal at that period contains two entries, however, which show that neither Lady Fitz Rewes nor Reckage were wrong in fearing he had received a mortal blow which no earthly influence could make endurable.
