used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
a youthful male person
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
Clarence's
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From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
Dora
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From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
Dorcas
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From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
hold firmly
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Ben and Dorcas had become great friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
of great significance or value
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
not any; not one
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
supplementingverbUS /ˈsʌpləməntɪŋ/
-ing form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
veraciousadjective
habitually speaking the truth
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Clarence was quick to grasp the truths of faith, and, indeed, became a sort of assistant professor, supplementing the explanations of Dora with knowledge gained from his own wide range of reading.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Pete and his wife were at no pains to conceal their fury at the turn of events brought about by the arrival of Clarence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In which Clarence gets some further knowledge of a shrine, which has much to do with the most important events of this veracious narrative, and pays back the gypsy, Pete with compound interest._ It was the third day of Clarence’s experiences as a gypsy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Often the young gypsy couple chose to walk with Dora and the boy, and, in their talks, the subject was not infrequently religion.
