used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
Appolodamus
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From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
approvinglyadverbUS /əˈpruːvɪŋli/
in an approving manner
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
cosmetiques
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From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
GRETA
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From this reading GRETA.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
Olivia
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From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
and nothing more
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
sunlessadjective
filled or abounding with clouds
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on."--_Appolodamus_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no cosmetiques so beneficial as good health, happiness, and an easy conscience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olivia set out in good spirits to pay her call the next afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a clear, frosty day, sunless and excessively cold, but Olivia felt a certain exhilaration in the ring of the horses' hoofs on the hard road, and the brisk exercise brought such a glow to her face, that more than one passer-by looked at her approvingly.
