used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
(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 He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
brenn
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From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
the act of burning something
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
a social unit living together
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
GAULnounUS /ɡɔːl/
a person of French descent
From this reading THE STORY OF GAUL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
household'snounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
possessive form of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
Karnak
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From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
immediately past
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF GAUL.
on one occasion
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
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 STORY OF GAUL.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF GAUL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
at the time that
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
which person or people
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
in the company of; together with
From this reading All looked with surprise at the stranger, who with somber and severe mien began his story with these words:
the words that are spoken
From this reading When the noisy and martial ardor, evoked by the boastful words of the brenn of the tribe of Karnak had subsided, the traveler was seen sitting in somber silence.
a late time of life
From this reading "Once upon a time, as far back as two or three thousand years, there lived a family here in Gaul.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He looked up and said: "Very well, one more and last story, but let this one fall upon the hearts of you all like burning brass, seeing that the wise words of this household's matron have proved futile."
