Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Each of them spoke to Nancy about it.

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From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

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From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

not capable of being separated

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Each of them spoke to Nancy about it.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Each of them spoke to Nancy about it.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

To recall to mind.

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bernal has pleased me greatly," said her husband.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Each of them spoke to Nancy about it.

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 There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

express in words

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There were so many ancient matters to bring forward of which each could remember but a half; so many new ones, of which each must tell his own story.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE WHEELS WITHIN WHEELS OF THE GREAT MACHINE For three days the brothers were inseparable.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And there was a matter of finance between them that had been brought forward by Allan without any foolish delay.