used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
Adolphus
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From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
in the past
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Happy years they had been to William and the Turnpike "bunch."
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
chroniclesnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪkəlz/
plural of “chronicle” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
else
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From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
the organ of sight
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
destroyed or killed
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Happy years they had been to William and the Turnpike "bunch."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy years they had been to William and the Turnpike "bunch."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
lapsesnounUS /ˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
most important element
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
and nothing more
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
an amount of time
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
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 Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happy years they had been to William and the Turnpike "bunch."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This is almost a superfluous explanation, for the reader who has managed to keep awake thus far has long ago become seized of the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
TurnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
which person or people
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
William
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From this reading But in this, the true chronicle of events in one period of the life of William Adolphus Turnpike, only that which is of importance has been dealt with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some chronicles are so burdened with matters that are irrelevant as to cause to those who have an eye for the main story and nothing else much trouble and more annoyance.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
a late time of life
From this reading There lapses between what has gone before and what is here written a period of nearly five years.
