used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
CATACOMBSnounUS /ˈkætəkoʊmz/
plural of “catacomb” — an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
take in solid food
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
being one more than seven
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
exiguousadjective
extremely scanty
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
fifty-eightadjective
being eight more than fifty
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
FISHESnounUS /ˈfɪʃəz/
plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
ten 10s
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
immediately past
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
LONGUET
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From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The heroes of Romance invariably divide their bar of chocolate into a number of pieces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We, with our ham, were showing ourselves as commonplace as they.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading I imparted these reflections to M. Longuet, and suggested that instead of making our hundred and fifty-eight ounces of ham last for twenty days, we should eat ten ounces each a day, and be content to let them last eight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the middle of our exiguous breakfast it occurred to me that we were behaving in an extremely old-fashioned way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading M. LONGUET FISHES IN THE CATACOMBS "We awoke the next morning with the appetites of youth.
