used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
(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 Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
a youthful male person
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading GOING TO CALIFORNIA!
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
characterized by great determination
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
a social unit living together
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
assemble or get together
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING TO CALIFORNIA!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
come to pass
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
how
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From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
a message received and understood
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
Olney's
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From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
sharp-sightedadjective
having very keen vision
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
in the near future
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As Mrs. Gilman expected, her husband’s adviser made a determined opposition against taking a boy, and one as sharp-sighted as Sam Gilman particularly.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sam contrived to gather more information about Cape Horn and the Pacific coast than he could have learned from a study of Olney’s Geography all his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING TO CALIFORNIA!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is strange how soon the most startling things that happen to us, settle into a matter of course.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Before another Saturday night the whole Gilman family thought and talked of “going to California,” as if they had looked forward to it for a year.
