used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
in the past
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
Besant
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From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
INSCRIBEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IS INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This curious freak of Nature is not therefore an invention of our own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To the same traveller--Mr. Edgar Besant--we are indebted for the description on which is based our account of Empire City.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
a late time of life
From this reading The Golden Butterfly, which gives a name to this novel, was seen by an English traveller, two years ago, preserved as a curiosity in a mining city near Sacramento, where it probably still remains.
