used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
Aimee
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From this reading "The First Consul forgets nothing," replied Aimee.
(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 knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
forgetsverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "The First Consul forgets nothing," replied Aimee.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
heedsnounUS /hiːdz/
plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "The First Consul forgets nothing," replied Aimee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The First Consul forgets nothing," replied Aimee.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "The First Consul has so much to do, it is a pity their return should depend upon his memory.
precisely as stated
From this reading He never forgets my brothers: he is very kind to them."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "He knows and heeds all that we do here, at the distance of almost half the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he should forgot, you will go and see Paris, and bring your brothers home."
