used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
highly skilled
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
how long something has existed
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
Beginner'snounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
possessive form of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Ellen continued her mathematics and concluded her geography.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Ellen continued her mathematics and concluded her geography.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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Ellen
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From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Ellen continued her mathematics and concluded her geography.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
how
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From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
a message received and understood
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
LevisnounUS /ˈlevɪs/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Ellen continued her mathematics and concluded her geography.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED GUESTS A large store of information may be put into a receptive mind in two years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had studied Beginner's Latin with Amos, and her father required her to translate French.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a new and interesting occupation, but his pleasure was tempered by a remorseful wonder as to how much could have been accomplished if he had not been so certain that his own blood and the spirit of the age would keep Matthew and Ellen safe.
a late time of life
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Levis, watching his sturdy young Ellen to see that her bright cheeks did not grow pale or her alert step slow, proceeded to find out how much she could acquire.
