used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
recognizable; marked
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
GAUNTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
habituated
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From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little by little the child had become habituated to the home atmosphere.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For the time being Bonnie May was getting along very well indeed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BARON TAKES UP THE GAUNTLET Having decided upon what he conceived to be an admirable plan of action, Baron was unwilling to believe that he ought to be in any hurry to execute his plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, Baron made a point of looking into this matter with a good deal of thoroughness, from a somewhat new angle, and he was greatly pleased by what he discovered.
