used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
absented
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From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
Alida
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From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
(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 "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
to come or go into
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
excellenciesnounUS /ˈekˈslensiz/
plural of “excellency” — a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
a social unit living together
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
many times at short intervals
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
gladdenverbUS /ˈɡlædən/
make glad or happy
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
ling'ring
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From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
milderadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldər/
comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
used to form the superlative
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
New-York
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From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
Theodore
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From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading If all the sympathies of the most ardent friendship had been drawn forth toward the former, must not all the softer sensibilities of the heart be attracted by the milder and more refined excellencies of the other?
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading If he had admired the manly virtues of the brother, could he fail to adore the gentle graces of the sister?
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He frequently absented himself, however, to accompany Albert to visit his father's family, and since his acquaintance with Alida, there was a charm that attracted him thither.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
at the time that
From this reading The time now arrived when Theodore was to enter upon his professional studies, and he became engaged in the office of an eminent attorney in New-York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading "Come, Friendship, twine a wreath for me, And weave it with the choicest flowers, To cheat the ling'ring steps of time, And gladden all life's passing hours."
