used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
in addition
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
for the reason that
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
permission to do something
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
Dinsmore
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From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
a young female
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
lover-like
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From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
Lucilla
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From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
engage in
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
absolutely essential
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
more desirable than another
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
look attentively
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
at the time that
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
which person or people
From this reading Chester Dinsmore came often to the house, and sometimes joined them in their rides; for he was keeping a vigilant watch for traces of the escaped convict who was known to cherish so great an enmity to Lucilla.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Chester made no lover-like advances to the girl he so coveted, because so far he had been unable to win her father's consent, but he was glad to seize every opportunity to be with her and do his best to make himself necessary to her happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lucilla and Grace rode out every day on their ponies, always accompanied by their father, sometimes by Violet also, though the latter generally preferred a drive in the carriage, taking her children with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And Lucilla, being stronger than Grace, would, if she had occasion, go a second time when it suited her father to go with her.
but in spite of that
From this reading So far she seemed to look upon him as a pleasant friend, but nothing more; yet he was not altogether discouraged.
