used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
Cordélia
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From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
at any time
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
highest in quality
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
how
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From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
jury'snounUS /ˈdʒʊriz/
possessive form of “jury” — a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
immediately past
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
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 At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
others
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From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
a human being
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
cut with a saw
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
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 SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
propel through the air
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
a just detectable amount
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
not known
From this reading At least that is what I maintain to-day, but considering that I was sailing on an unknown sea, it will be realized how far I had to go before I recognized the truth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
Vascoeuil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
which person or people
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the reader will follow me step by step he will understand me, and it will be open to any candid person of average intelligence to measure the extent of the calamity which befell me.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Cordélia wished to wind up the day, as on the previous evening, by a little homely supper in her boudoir, and, to be sure, I should have been the last person to think of raising any objection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I now come to the second night, which will throw a light upon the events which occurred at Vascoeuil and those which were to follow; a light which others may regard as supernatural, but which I am compelled, unfortunately, to proclaim as entirely natural after what I know and saw with my own eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SECOND NIGHT I have taken particular care to trace in detail the various stages of this extraordinary story in order that the reader who would fain judge us, notwithstanding the jury’s verdict, may know as much about the facts as I do, and be in a position to fix the responsibility definitely as between me and the man who was the greatest thief that ever lived.
