used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
(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 SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
Betsy
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From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
blasé
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From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
epoch-makingadjective
highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
every person
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
HarmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
indiscriminatelyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətliː/
in a random manner
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
InspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
jestsnounUS /dʒests/
plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
Maynard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
by chance
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
SUNRISEnounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Harmless jests passed between the mothers; Helen Maynard lost somewhat of her reserve, and as for Betsy, her narrow face beamed upon everything and everybody indiscriminately as the party journeyed onward to the Canyon Hotel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUNRISE ON the following morning there was a reaction of good spirits in all the party.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men went out early on the lake, and the ladies were enthusiastic over the trout they ate for breakfast in consequence.
belonging to which person
From this reading After luncheon they all drove to Inspiration Point, and looked upon the Grand Canyon, the sight of whose beauty is an epoch-making experience in the life of the most blasé.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Grand Canyon in Arizona is larger, grander than perhaps any of the world’s physical wonders; but it is too colossal to be grasped.
