used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
Cynthia'snounUS /ˈsɪnθiəz/
possessive form of “cynthia” — (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
divisible by two
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading And then too his was a rich heritage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And then too his was a rich heritage.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
the force of workers available
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
no person; not anyone
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
pastorsnounUS /ˈpæstərz/
plural of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
a course of conduct
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
possessing material wealth
From this reading And then too his was a rich heritage.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
and nothing more
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
a male human offspring
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
not in physical motion
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
successive (without a break)
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then too his was a rich heritage.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And then too his was a rich heritage.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading From his great preacher father he had the power of seeing visions and dreaming dreams and the still greater gift of making and persuading other people to see them too.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading From his mother he had the comrade smile and warm intuitive heart that brought him close to even little souls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
at the time that
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
which person or people
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Cynthia's son however was one of those unconsciously successful men who are so simply true to life and life's laws that the world joyously meets them halfway.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED Nobody but a Green Valley man would have dared to do the things that the new minister did in those first months, when even the most daring of reverend gentlemen is apt to be a bit careful and given to the tactful searching for the straight and narrow path which is the earthly lot of pastors.
