used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
befallsverbUS /bɪˈfɔːlz/
third-person singular of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
cannot
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From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
CROQUÉ
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From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
ESTnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
HOMME
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From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
intense and profound fear
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
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 so it was with me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At least so it was with me.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
a particular point in time
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
NOTRE
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From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
one's
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From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
and nothing more
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
by chance
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
transport commercially
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least so it was with me.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a sound as of the sea roaring in my ears.
a special situation
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Little by little it breaks in upon the understanding, and it is only when the mind gains strength to endure, that it has the power to realize.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least so it was with me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
at the time that
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I can only judge from myself, and I have but a dim and vague recollection of those minutes, which were to me the most terrible of my life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “NOTRE HOMME EST CROQUÉ” WHEN an overwhelming disaster befalls one, when the whole ship of one’s life founders hopelessly, it is perhaps decreed in mercy that the full horror of the thing cannot be realized at the moment it happens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At least so it was with me.
