used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
in the past
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
angel-favored
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From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE JERSEY COAST.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
at any time
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
a young female
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
JERSEYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE JERSEY COAST.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
not any; not one
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JERSEY COAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Lovely they are, it is true, but not more beautiful than other fair ones of America; affable, gentle, graceful, sprightly--but these qualities are common in our angel-favored country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
which person or people
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_A Girl from New Jersey._” Why is it that every one who visits New Jersey comes away with an ecstatic impression of Jersey girls that he never can forget?
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
a late time of life
From this reading These reflections were suggested to the writer by the recollection of his first trip, many years ago, to the Jersey coast.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet no one that has been blessed with their company can forget them, but carries for ever in his heart the image of one, if not two or three, Jersey girls.
