used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
bonnets
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From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
Crowe
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From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
apart from; not including
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
the act of departing
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
mauveadjectiveUS /mɔːv/
of a pale to moderate greyish violet color
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
ospreys
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From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
Sant
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From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
smartish
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From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
socialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
socialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Three or four times he met her in her mauve, going to an evening party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Professional experience enables him to recognize real ospreys.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
victoriasnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəz/
plural of “victoria” — queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From this he deduced that she was enjoying herself; and, it being quite contrary to the principles of socialism that any one should enjoy themselves except under socialist supervision, he put on a red necktie and paid her a visit.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading It was a wet day: she had nothing particular to do; and she was not unwilling to chat about herself.
which person or people
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Jerry Sant saw Mrs. Crowe driving in victorias with people who wore smartish bonnets.
