used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE SAYLOR FAMILY.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
ten 10s
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
SAYLOR
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From this reading THE SAYLOR FAMILY.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAYLOR FAMILY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
Wellesley
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From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Cornwall prospered financially and established an enviable reputation as a lawyer, fortune did not overlook the Saylor family.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Old man Saylor and his wife were thrifty souls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though their farm, with its fine colonial dwelling, was one of the best in their end of the county, they had never been given the opportunity to entertain extensively or had occasion to maintain a stylish and expensive establishment.
a late time of life
From this reading Mary's four years at Wellesley had cost about four thousand five hundred dollars.
