used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
dearly loved
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
CHERRY-STORY
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From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
a female human offspring
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
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 They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
EhrenbergnounUS /ˈerənbərɡ/
Russian novelist (1891-1967)
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
the act of giving
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
kitchen-garden
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From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
and nothing more
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
Rebenheim
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From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _THE CHERRY-STORY._ On the banks of the Rhine, in the pleasant little village of Rebenheim, lived Ehrenberg, the village mayor.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
which person or people
From this reading They had an only daughter--the little Caroline--who gave early promise of a superior mind and a benevolent heart.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was the idol of her parents, who devoted their whole care to giving her a sound religious education.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was much respected for his virtues, and his wife was greatly beloved for her charity to the poor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not far from the house, and close to the orchard and kitchen-garden, there was another little garden, planted exclusively with flowers.
