achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
(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 Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
put on clothes
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
Editha
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From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
how
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From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
for more time
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
and nothing more
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
not any; not one
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
others
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From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
unusual or striking
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every one remarked how much more beautiful Miss Dalton was this summer than the preceding one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
the act of testing something
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he had merely said he was obliged to go home upon business, which she judged upon his return must have been of an unpleasant nature, since for several days afterward he was morose and in every way disagreeable.
be dressed in
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Many attributed it to the change in her dress, as she no longer refused to wear colors, and her wardrobe was remarkable for its taste and elegance, while others said her sorrow was wearing away and her spirits were returning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was at Newport, but she would gladly have returned to the city with her father to attend the trial had she known of it in season.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Editha knew something of all this, for she read the papers, and at the termination of the trial enough could not be said of the brilliant victory which the young lawyer had achieved.
