used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
(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 "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS
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From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
Didn't
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From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
eventualadjectiveUS /əˈventʃuːəl/
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
immediately past
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
loop-hole
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From this reading It gave a gleam of hope, it left a loop-hole, a chance of an arrangement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
Morestal
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From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
Philippe
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From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
express in words
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE BUTTE-AUX-LOUPS Whatever might be the eventual outcome of this last effort, it was a respite granted to the two nations.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Why, of course," he concluded, "it will all be settled!
in the company of; together with
From this reading And old Morestal, seized with fresh confidence and already triumphant, rejoiced, as he could not fail to do:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Didn't I tell you so from the beginning, Philippe?
