used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
(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 It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
Angela
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From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN COPPIN.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
COPPIN
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From this reading CAPTAIN COPPIN.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
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 He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
not any; not one
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
and nothing more
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
SalvationnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
male cat
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at this time that Tom Coppin, Captain Coppin of the Salvation Army, paid his only visit to Angela, that visit that caused so much sensation among the girls.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He chose a quiet evening early in the week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not curiosity, for he had none; nor was it a desire to study the kind of culture which Angela had introduced among her friends, for he had no knowledge of, or desire for, culture at all.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why he came has never been quite clear.
