used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
(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 They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two years more go by.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two years more go by.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
Kensington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
Lefroys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
for more time
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
Lottie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two years more go by.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
not any; not one
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
on one occasion
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
Saunderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
school-friend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the season of growth
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
not in physical motion
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One night, Armstrong takes Lottie and a school-friend to the theater.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
training-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years more go by.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
untenantedadjective
not leased to or occupied by a tenant
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
belonging to which person
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Saunderson, whose social engagements are increasing day by day, is spending the winter and early spring in Rome; Robert is with his regiment at Sheffield, Hal on board a training-ship at Portsmouth, and Lottie finishing her education in an advanced collegiate academy in South Kensington.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They are all doing well in the world, and growing out of the passionate attachment they once had for their old home, which still remains desolate and untenanted.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years more go by.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading The Lefroys, though enjoying both health and prosperity, are no longer banded together in family union as in days of yore.
