used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
coolnesses
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From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
greatly pleased
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
Francisco
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From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
a state of high honor
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
lunchesnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪz/
plural of “lunch” — a midday meal
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
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 Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
pleasantnessnoun
the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
RECONSTRUCTEDadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
San
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From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
in the near future
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
Theodora
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From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very frequently he accompanied his brother into San Francisco, met many of her great financiers and merchants, and was their guest at such elaborate lunches and dinners as he had never dreamed possible.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE RECONSTRUCTED MARRIAGE During the following three weeks, Robert lived in an earthly paradise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
which person or people
From this reading Theodora and little David were clever and fearless riders, and they soon made the accomplishment easy to Robert, who was delighted with its joyful mastery, and greatly disappointed if bad weather, or any other event, prevented their morning gallop.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His brother drew him with cords of strong wisdom and affection always into the ways of pleasantness and peace.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Theodora grew every day more lovely and more familiar; her little coolnesses vanished in the warmth of Robert's smiles, her shy pride was conquered by his persistent and passionate wooing; and the days went by in a glory of innocent amusements.
