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From this reading TRIESTE, 17_th June_, 1895.
1895
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From this reading TRIESTE, 17_th June_, 1895.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
for the reason that
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
Bellacic
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From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THIS BOOK IS HUMBLY DEDICATED.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
Budua
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From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
Cattaro
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From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
deem to be
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading THIS BOOK IS HUMBLY DEDICATED.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
HUMBLYadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading THIS BOOK IS HUMBLY DEDICATED.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS BOOK IS HUMBLY DEDICATED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
Janko
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From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading TRIESTE, 17_th June_, 1895.
and nothing more
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
Markovic
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From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
MilosnounUS /ˈmiːloʊz/
plural of “milo” — small drought-resistant sorghums having large yellow or whitish grains
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
express in words
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading TRIESTE, 17_th June_, 1895.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS BOOK IS HUMBLY DEDICATED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
TRIESTE
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From this reading TRIESTE, 17_th June_, 1895.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, it has always been a most uncommon occurrence amongst us for a man to get shaved on a Friday.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mind, I do not mean to say that I consider this operation as being in any way unlucky if performed on that day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was quite a bustle at Budua, because Janko Markovic and Milos Bellacic had just come back from Cattaro that very morning, and--what was really surprising--they were both getting shaved.
