used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
in the past
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
Bourrienne
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From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
true confidential information
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
increase twofold
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
expeditiouslyadverbUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəsli/
with efficiency; in an efficient manner
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is not our opinion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
LuxembourgnounUS /ˈlʌksəmbɔːrɡ/
the capital and largest city of Luxembourg
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
and nothing more
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
mid-day
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From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is not our opinion.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That is not our opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That is not our opinion.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
Roland
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From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is not our opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
at the time that
From this reading When Roland returned to the Luxembourg, the clock of the palace marked one hour and a quarter after mid-day.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The First Consul was working with Bourrienne.
the act of creating written works
From this reading If we were merely writing a novel, we should hasten to its close, and in order to get there more expeditiously we should neglect certain details, which, we are told, historical figures can do without.
a late time of life
From this reading From the day we first put pen to paper--now some thirty years ago--whether our thought were concentrated on a drama, or whether it spread itself into a novel, we have had a double end--to instruct and to amuse.
