used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
(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 Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
any thing at all
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
etc
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From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
set up or found
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
idyllicadjectiveUS /aɪˈdɪlɪk/
excellent and delightful in all respects
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
misjudgedverbUS /mɪsˈdʒʌdʒd/
past form of “misjudge” — judge incorrectly
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
not any; not one
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
unusual or striking
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
express in words
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
SecretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
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 Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Author of "Of Royal Blood," "The Under Secretary," "The Seven Secrets," etc.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet these chapters of an eventful personal history, remarkable though they may appear, nevertheless form an unusual story--a combination of circumstances which will be found startling and curious, idyllic and tragic.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Reader, I would confess all, if I dared, but each of us has a skeleton in the cupboard, both you and I, for alas!
