used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
BernenounUS /bɜːrn/
the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
DILIGENCEnounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading THE DILIGENCE.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
usually; as a rule
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
carry out
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DILIGENCE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A diligence is a sort of stage coach used in France and Switzerland, and generally on the continent of Europe.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading In order, however, to enable the reader of this book to understand it, I must here give a brief description of this kind of vehicle.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is constructed very differently, however, from an American stage coach, being divided into four distinct compartments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rollo had seen a diligence in Paris, and so he could understand very easily the conversation which ensued between himself and his uncle in respect to the seats which they should take in the one in which they were to travel to Berne.
