used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
(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 He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
Barracoa
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From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
ChevaliernounUS /ˌʃevəˈlɪr/
French actor and cabaret singer (1888-1972)
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
Clara
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From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
dearly loved
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
a man of refinement
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
the head of a state government
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
Jago
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From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
the literary culture
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
held dear
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
used to form the superlative
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
by chance
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
retainsverbUS /rɪˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
St
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From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The people here are much the same as at Barracoa; perhaps they are a little more civilized.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
urbanitynoun
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The letters which father Philip and the governor of Barracoa gave us to their friends, have procured us great attention.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were received by the gentleman, to whom Clara was directed, with the most cordial friendship.
a late time of life
From this reading He is an ancient Chevalier de St. Louis, and retains, with much of the formality of the court of France, at which he was raised, all its elegance and urbanity; and having lived a number of years in this island, he is loved and respected by all its inhabitants.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _St. Jago de Cuba._ A month has passed, since our arrival in this place, in such a round of visits and such a variety of amusements, that I am afraid, my dear friend, you will think I have forgotten you.
