used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
aroused or activated
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
Baldy's
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From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
beefsteaknounUS /ˈbiːfsteɪk/
a beef steak usually cooked by broiling
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
unvarying in nature
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
divisible by two
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
communicated in words
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
home-coming
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From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
of the present time and place
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
juicyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːsi/
full of juice
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
MedalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
Scotty
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From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
hurting
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
the act of testing something
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading His home-coming had been made both joyous and miserable by the various attentions he had received.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She had almost wept on his neck, which was embarrassing for an undemonstrative dog, and said he deserved a Carnegie Medal--whatever that was--though she suggested, practically, a large juicy beefsteak as an immediate compromise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading ONE SUMMER The winning of the Solomon Derby marked a new era in Baldy's life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his sensitive, shrinking nature, it was a sore trial to be the center of attraction, and the object of constant discussion.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Scotty" had warmly commended his record to Ben Edwards, which was compensation even for the Woman's newly awakened and frankly expressed admiration.
