used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
how long something has existed
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
Alonzo
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From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
Alonzo's
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From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
apprized
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From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
a social unit living together
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
death of a person
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
HarmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
social deportment
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
a male human offspring
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alfred had apprized them of Alonzo's arrival in town, and of course he was expected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harmony and cheerfulness reigned in his family, which diffused tranquillity and ease to its members and its guests.
which person or people
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alonzo did not hesitate to accept the invitation: They immediately therefore entered the coach, a servant took care of Alonzo's carriage, and they drove to the seat of Col. D----, who, with his family, received Alonzo with much friendship and politeness.
a late time of life
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
but in spite of that
From this reading Col. D---- was about fifty years old, his manners were majestically grave, and commanding, yet polished and polite.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading His family consisted of an amiable wife, considerably younger than himself, and three children: the eldest son, about ten years of age, and two daughters, one seven, the other four years old.
