used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
being joined in close association
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
a young female
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
hear with intention
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
Madge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
engage in
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
soul's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
not known
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading She had learned there to hope for the highest of earth's gifts; she believed that she could live there a serene, quiet, unselfish life, her secret still unknown, should that be her fate.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This indeed was her plan should defeat await her.
WaylandnounUS /ˈweɪlənd/
(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SECRET OF BEAUTY Mr. and Mrs. Wayland had become so attached to Madge that they were the more ready to listen to her solicitation that they should accompany her East and visit their old haunts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading She had become attached to the seaside town, as we do to all places that witness the soul's deepest experiences and best achievements.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Very likely I shall return with you," said the young girl, "and make Santa Barbara my home."
