used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
for the reason that
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
connoisseursnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːrz/
plural of “connoisseur” — an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
the act of discovering something
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
set up or found
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
OceanianounUS /ˌoʊʃiːˈænjə/
a large group of islands in the south Pacific including Melanesia and Micronesia and Polynesia (and sometimes Australasia and the Malay Archipelago)
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
on one occasion
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
and nothing more
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
procuringverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
PROMOTIONSnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
transport commercially
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
SOMNAMBULISMnoun
walking by a person who is asleep
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
SwitzerlandnounUS /ˈswɪtsərlənd/
a landlocked federal republic in central Europe
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
thrice-rescued
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From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading This he obtained for almost nothing, but he knew the value of his purchase.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The greater portion of the proceeds was placed at the disposal of Willis, to facilitate him in procuring the means of returning to New Switzerland.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapter, the thrice-rescued produce of Oceania had been converted into the current coin of the empire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
which person or people
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
WILLISnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading WILLIS PROVES THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE FREE IS TO GET SENT TO PRISON--AN ESCAPE--A DISCOVERY--PROMOTIONS--SOMNAMBULISM.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading He--like connoisseurs who buy up seemingly worthless pictures, because they have detected, or fancy they have detected, some masterly touches rarely found on modern canvas--had bought, not a ship, but the remains of what had once been one.
