used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
Edith
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From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
divisible by two
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
How
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From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
JacksonvillenounUS /ˈdʒæksənvɪl/
Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
JohnsnounUS /dʒɑːnz/
United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
SAN
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From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
SEBASTIAN
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From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
Shepard'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepard” — United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
Shepards
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From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
and nothing more
From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
St
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From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A TRIP UP THE SAN SEBASTIAN.
up-river
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From this reading They had simply left the ancient city and the up-river glories of "The Land of Flowers" to a more propitious season in the future.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Strange as it may seem, the Shepards, though they had resided two winters in Jacksonville, had never been to St. Augustine, or even up the St. Johns River.
a late time of life
From this reading The state of Mrs. Shepard's health had not permitted her to travel for several years, until the preceding summer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How do you like the looks of St. Augustine, Miss Edith?"
