used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
(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 All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Miss Reed was a young woman of unusual personal charm.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
Dred
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From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
Field'snounUS /fiːldz/
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
in motion
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
nativitynounUS /nəˈtɪvəti/
the event of being born
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Miss Reed was a young woman of unusual personal charm.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
RoswellnounUS /ˈrɑːswel/
a town in southeast New Mexico
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
St
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From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Miss Reed was a young woman of unusual personal charm.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether their common nativity, or the fact that her father was a professional musician, first brought them together, the memory of St. Louis does not disclose.
belonging to which person
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
Windham
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From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Almost coincident with his becoming interested in the case of the slave, Dred Scott, he met, and more to the purpose of this narrative, became interested in Miss Frances Reed, then of St. Louis, but whose parents hailed from Windham County, Vermont.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Reed was a young woman of unusual personal charm.
a late time of life
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
but in spite of that
From this reading All accounts agree that she was quiet and refined in her ways and yet possessed that firmness of mind that is the salt of a quiet nature.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Reed was a young woman of unusual personal charm.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading BIRTH AND EARLY YOUTH For nine years after moving to St. Louis his profession was the sole mistress of Roswell Field's "laborious days" and bachelor nights.
