used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
highly skilled
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
anew
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
(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 CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
another's
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From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
an occurrence of something
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
a special loved one
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
expiated
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From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
set up or found
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
highest in quality
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
how
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From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
Louvain
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From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
not any; not one
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
and nothing more
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
retrievedverbUS /rɪˈtriːvd/
Got or brought back something that was lost or hidden.
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
except for; apart from
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION This then is the story of the drama of my life; the story of how in my case the greatest miracle of all was accomplished, and the shadow on the dial was brought ten degrees backward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
at the time that
From this reading I learnt from my darling that the greater part of what she had told me was absolutely true; only that it was Frank who gave his life to save the child that was playing in the sun when the shells began to fall in that doomed street of Louvain--not Fay.
which person or people
From this reading She who had been dead was alive again, she who had been lost was found.
Wildacre
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From this reading So Frank Wildacre died the death of a hero: for there is no more glorious death for any man than to give his life for another's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The past was given back to me to be lived over again, with its misdeeds expiated and its mistakes retrieved.
