used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
Dunsany
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From this reading Dunsany.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
assemble or get together
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
for more time
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
engage in
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
not any; not one
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
plural of “tale” — 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 The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no such need any longer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading I have chosen a title that shall show that I make no claim for this book to be “up-to-date.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The tales, so far as they went, I gather together here for the few that seem to read my books in England.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading As the first title indicates, I hoped to show, to as many as might to read my words, something of the extent of the wrongs that the people of France had suffered.
