used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
CHICOTnoun
handsome tree of central and eastern North America having large bipinnate leaves and green-white flowers followed by large woody brown pods whose seeds are used as a coffee substitute
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
without stop or interruption
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
devilrynoun
wicked and cruel behavior
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
immortalizedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪzd/
past form of “immortalize” — be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
march in a procession
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
carry out
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
to-day
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From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Chicot passed his morning in congratulating himself on the sang-froid and patience he had displayed through his night of trials.
two times
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Every tree, rising ground, or wall, served him for a point of observation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW CHICOT CONTINUED HIS JOURNEY, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "But," thought he, "they never take an old wolf twice in the same snare; therefore, it is nearly certain that they will invent some new devilry to practice on me to-day, so I must be on my guard."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
XenophonnounUS /ˈzenəfən/
Greek general and historian; student of Socrates (430-355 BC)
From this reading The result of this reasoning was, that Chicot made a march that day worthy of being immortalized by Xenophon.
