used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KNOTTY QUESTION.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
Brook'snounUS /brʊks/
possessive form of “brook” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
a female human offspring
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
Dodgsonnoun
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
feteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
set up or found
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
KNOTTYadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːti/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading A KNOTTY QUESTION.
a boy or man
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
night-schools
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From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A KNOTTY QUESTION.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has not been mentioned that at the fete at Mr. Brook's on the memorable occasion of the Black Feast, Mr. Merton and his daughter were staying as guests with Mr. Brook.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The night-schools for lads and the sewing and cooking classes for the girls have done wonders, and I have found in the lad you recommended to my attention, Jack Simpson, an invaluable ally.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes," Mr. Dodgson, whom he congratulated upon the change, said; "it is entirely due to the suggestion which you made upon my arrival here.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Merton was much struck with the extraordinary improvement which had taken place in the bearing and appearance of the young people.
