used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
Boulogne
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From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
chronicledverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəld/
past form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
Downport
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From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
gayest
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From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Lady Throckmorton was very kind and very generous.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THEO GOES TO PARIS.
death of a person
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Lady Throckmorton was very kind and very generous.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Throckmorton was very kind and very generous.
the literary culture
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
not any; not one
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THEO GOES TO PARIS.
pleasantest
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From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
THEO
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From this reading THEO GOES TO PARIS.
Throckmorton
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From this reading Lady Throckmorton was very kind and very generous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEO GOES TO PARIS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Throckmorton was very kind and very generous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theo was an exact correspondent, and recorded her adventures and progress with as careful a precision as if it had been a matter of grave import whether she was in Boulogne or Bordeaux, or had stayed at one hotel or the other.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The letters that were faithfully written to Downport during the following month were the cause of no slight excitement in the house of David North, Esq. The children looked forward to the reception of them as an event worthy of being chronicled.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was not the pleasantest season of the year to travel, she wrote, but it was, of course, the gayest in the cities.
