used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
ALASexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading ALAS!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
CHARLIE
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From this reading FOR POOR PRINCE CHARLIE!
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR POOR PRINCE CHARLIE!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
how
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From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
one's
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From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
other's
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From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
by chance
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading FOR POOR PRINCE CHARLIE!
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading FOR POOR PRINCE CHARLIE!
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In a great crisis of one's life perhaps the things that strike one most are those most commonplace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
at the time that
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw a pair of lovers strolling on before me, looking into each other's eyes; I remember thinking then, with a little strange feeling of pride, that I had killed a man that Love and Truth might live.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I remember on that summer evening, when I came out into the streets, that I was able to think first of the extreme beauty of the night, and of how quaint and wonderful the old buildings looked in the softened light of the dying day.
