Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

(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 It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

a particular point in time

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

and nothing more

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

plural of “passport” — any authorization to pass or go somewhere

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

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From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Rollo had only one day's notice of the proposed journey to Switzerland, and that day was spent almost entirely in getting the passports ready.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that he was not at all tired of Paris; and there were a great many places, both in the city and in the environs, that he was still desirous to see.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

precisely as stated

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Rollo was very eager to accept this invitation from the moment that it was offered him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rollo's adventures in Paris were brought, at length, for the time being, to a somewhat abrupt termination, by an invitation which he received suddenly at breakfast one morning, from his uncle George, to set off with him the next day for Switzerland.