used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
adherentsnounUS /ædˈhɪrənts/
plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
appendverbUS /əˈpend/
add to the very end
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
of short duration or distance
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
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 At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
divisible by two
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
flatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
immediately past
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
by chance
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
an amount of time
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
express in words
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The last few pages I mean to append to these notices of my life might be, perhaps, equally well derived from the public newspapers of the time.
well-wishers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still, I had my partisans and adherents, nay, I believe I might even aver, my friends and well-wishers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
at the time that
From this reading At a period when great events were occurring; when the conquering armies of France marched over the length and breadth of Europe,--the humble historian of these pages was able, for a brief space, to engage public attention, and become for a short season the notoriety of the hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
which person or people
From this reading He must, perchance, have had a fortunate existence who can say more.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not presume so far as to say that the fame to which I attained was of that kind which flatters most, or that the reputation attaching to me was above reproach.
