used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
AH
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From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
cachetnounUS /ˈkæʃeɪ/
an indication of approved or superior status
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
divisible by two
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
JUSTINA
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From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
single-mindedadjective
determined
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading The public, always straightforward and single-minded in their expression of satisfaction, had no doubt about her.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading JUSTINA had made a success at the Royal Albert Theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘AH, LOVE, THERE IS NO BETTER LIFE THAN THIS.’
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The newspapers were tolerably unanimous in their verdict.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
æsthetic
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From this reading The more æsthetic and critical journals even gave her their approval, which was a kind of _cachet_.
