used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
brought into existence
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
a female human offspring
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
one or the other of two
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
extractionnounUS /ekˈstrækʃən/
the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
unusual or striking
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
that is looked for
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
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From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading So the elements of three nations mingled in their veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was nothing remarkable in their childhood, but their resemblance to each other, which was so perfect that their own mother was not able to distinguish the one from the other.
which person or people
From this reading Their father was of English extraction, though of American birth; their mother the daughter of a French refugee, who had sought shelter in the land of freedom from the storms of the Revolution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps either of them, seen separately, would not have excited extraordinary interest, but together they formed an image of dual beauty as rare as it was attractive.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Henry Gabriel and Gabriel Henry St. James, were born in the Highlands of New York.
