used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
Chamilly
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From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
Chrysler
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From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
Haviland
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From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
SEIGNEURnoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading THE YOUNG SEIGNEUR.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A young man stepped forward and greeted him heartily.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG SEIGNEUR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Chrysler and he were members together of the Dominion Parliament and the present visit was the outcome of a special purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the "Chamilly" Haviland of whom they had been speaking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG SEIGNEUR.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a pity the rest of the country does not know my people more closely," Haviland wrote in his invitation:--"If you will do my house the honor of your presence, I am sure there is much of their life to which we could introduce you."
