used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
(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 I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
celebritiesnounUS /səˈlebrɪtiz/
plural of “celebrity” — a widely known person
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
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 Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
set up or found
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
Hilary
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From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I presented it in person.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I presented it in person.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
a room where books are kept
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
officialdomnounUS /əˈfɪʃəldəm/
people elected or appointed to administer a government
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
a human being
From this reading I presented it in person.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I presented it in person.
on the contrary
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
St
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From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One is more apt to strike a higher level of officialdom, and that means a more intelligent and enthusiastic service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading St. Hilary had given me a letter of introduction to the director of the Imperial Library.
directed up
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
being of use or service
From this reading I have always found it useful to be referred–if one is to be referred at all–downward, rather than upward.
in or at the place that
From this reading Heaven knows where he had met him, but he seemed to know half the celebrities in Europe.
