used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
Carmen's
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From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
disillusionmentnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
Elwin
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From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
any strong feeling
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
message-bearer
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From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
naïveté
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From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
not any; not one
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
and nothing more
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
an amount of time
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
an educational institution
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
Simití
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From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As has been said, Carmen's six months in the Elwin school had been a period of slow adjustment to the changed order.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
unprogressiveadjective
old-fashioned and out of date
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
unsophistication
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From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
untrammeledadjectiveUS /ənˈtræməld/
not confined or limited
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first emotion had been that of astonishment that the dwellers in the great States were not so different, after all, from those of her own unprogressive country.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her next was one of sad disillusionment, as the fact slowly dawned upon her trusting thought that the busy denizens of her new environment took no interest whatsoever in her message.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had brought into this new world a charm of unsophistication, an ingenuous _naïveté_, such as only an untrammeled spirit nourished in an elemental civilization like that of primitive Simití could develop.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Added to this was the zest and eagerness stimulated by the thought that she had come as a message-bearer to a people with a great need.
