used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
having companions or an escort
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
BELLIGERENTSnounUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənts/
plural of “belligerent” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading FEMININE BELLIGERENTS.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
capitol-grounds
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From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
desagrement
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From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
FEMININEadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading FEMININE BELLIGERENTS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
an established custom
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
of great significance or value
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
a single distinct event
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
Madeleine's
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From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
matinal
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From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
on one occasion
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
the act of searching for something
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading She was in the habit of seeking the beautiful capitol-grounds every fine morning, before the busy city was astir, accompanied by Ruth Thornton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The matinal hour devoted to this refreshing walk was to both maidens the calmest and happiest of the twenty-four.
vexations
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From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In that peaceful hour they gained strength to encounter the petty vexations and _desagrement_ incident to the at once humble and important vocation they had adopted.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
a Caucasian
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Madeleine's residence was one of the most superb mansions in Washington: a spacious house, built of white stone, and located within a few minutes' walk of the capitol.
