used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
how long something has existed
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
in the past
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
Alec
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From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
amphitheaternounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
placed crosswise
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
ENVOYnounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
at any time
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
Joan
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From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
lustinessnoun
the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
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 By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
Neuf
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From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
Pont
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From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
unusual or striking
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
reposed
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From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
RockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
in the near future
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Mrs. Talbot, Senior, tired of reading, was now dozing peacefully in an easy chair on the other side of the cot.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
at the time that
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
belonging to which person
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Not far away glittered a silvery lake; beyond a densely wooded plain rose the blue amphitheater of the Rocky Mountains; the distant clang of a gong told of street cars and the busy life of one of America's most thriving and picturesque cities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was somewhat more fragile than when she crossed the Pont Neuf on that fine morning in May eighteen months ago; but she looked and felt supremely happy, for Alec would soon be home from his office, where already he was proving that the qualities which made him a good King were now in a fair way toward establishing his position as a leading citizen of his native State.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE ENVOY In the autumn of the following year, Joan was seated one day in the garden of her pretty suburban house at Denver.
but in spite of that
From this reading By her side in a dainty cot reposed another Alec, whose age might not yet be measured by many weeks, but whose size and lustiness proclaimed him--in his own special circle, at any rate--the most remarkable baby that ever "occurred" in Colorado.
