used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
(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 You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading My name is Arthur Frane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
blaredverbUS /blerd/
past form of “blare” — make a strident sound
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
cosmicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːzmɪk/
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
decadentadjectiveUS /ˈdekədənt/
luxuriously self-indulgent
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
true confidential information
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
DocileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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apart from; not including
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
well known or easily recognized
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
Frane
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From this reading My name is Arthur Frane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
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a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
Hitler'snounUS /ˈhɪtlərz/
possessive form of “hitler” — German Nazi dictator during World War II (1889-1945)
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My name is Arthur Frane.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My name is Arthur Frane.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My name is Arthur Frane.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
newscastersnounUS /ˈnuːzkæstərz/
plural of “newscaster” — someone who broadcasts the news
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
pickingsnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋz/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
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 You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I have been extolled as a hero although I did nothing except try to keep from getting killed.
twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Docile, decadent Venus was easy pickings for that twenty-first century Hitler's dream of cosmic empire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
which person or people
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
produce a literary work
From this reading I write this narrative now to add the true details to what you have all read and heard blared by the newscasters around the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You who read this story now, of course are familiar with momentous events into which I was unexpectedly plunged--momentous for all mankind.
