used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
AVONDALE
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From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
Ethel's
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From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He persistently sought to identify himself with the Hortons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
Hortons
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From this reading He persistently sought to identify himself with the Hortons.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading He persistently sought to identify himself with the Hortons.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
Osborn
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From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading He persistently sought to identify himself with the Hortons.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
in the near future
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading His haughty indifference and condescending politeness had undergone a marked change.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It became generally understood that he was Ethel’s accepted suitor.
precisely as stated
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOCTOR AVONDALE was comfortably lodged at the Osborn House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He sought to cultivate an acquaintance with the townspeople, and his efforts were generously rewarded, for very soon he was on friendly terms with the best people of the town.
