used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
Alice
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From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
Alice's
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From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
bratsnounUS /bræts/
plural of “brat” — a very troublesome child
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
clear-sightedadjective
having sharp clear vision
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
a small house with a single story
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
denominatedverbUS /dɪˈnɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
Dr
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From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
opinion or judgment
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
for more time
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
not any; not one
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
and nothing more
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
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 He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
RIVERSIDEnounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
spurnedadjectiveUS /spɜːrnd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was popular with the children, but the parents, clear-sighted, treated him most shabbily at his back, accusing him of caring only for Miss Alice's good opinion.
someone who visits
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Howard himself was not more regular at church, or Alice more devout, than Dr. Richards.
accept gladly
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
at the time that
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
in or at the place that
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The children, whom he had denominated "ragged brats," were no longer spurned with contempt, but fed with peanuts and molasses candy.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His new code of morality worked admirably.
but in spite of that
From this reading RIVERSIDE COTTAGE Mrs. Johnson did not like Dr. Richards, and yet he became an almost daily visitor at Riverside Cottage, where one face at least grew brighter when he came, and one pair of eyes beamed on him a welcome.
