used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
(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 did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
immediately past
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
the force of workers available
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
come into possession of
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
Symzonia
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From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The Author is ordered to depart from Symzonia.--The Best Man's reasons for sending him away.--His ineffectual efforts to obtain a place of rendezvous for purposes of trade.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading It was on my return from this visit to the pearl wash maker, that I received notice to wait upon the Best Man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He received me with a mild solemnity of manner, which warned me that the interview was for some purpose of importance.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He did not keep me in suspense, but in a kind and benevolent manner informed me that the Wise men, to whom the copies of my books had been given, had all made their reports, which, together with
in the company of; together with
From this reading I immediately repaired to his dwelling, with a light heart, in expectation of my usual intellectual feast from his conversation, little suspecting that this interview was to be the last.
