used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
achieveverbUS /əˈtʃiːv/
to gain with effort
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They became mutual confidants.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading They became mutual confidants.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading They became mutual confidants.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
roomed
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From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
that is looked for
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They became mutual confidants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
undermineverbUS /ˈʌndərmaɪn/
destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading These daily walks enabled each better to understand the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
at the time that
From this reading From the evening when, by a fortunate chance, he was enabled to defend her from insult he established himself as her evening escort from the theatre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
which person or people
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
but in spite of that
From this reading Helen indulged in sanguine anticipations of the success of her father’s invention,—anticipations in which the young man’s practical sense could not permit him to join, yet he was so careful of Helen’s feelings, that he never, by a word, sought to undermine her perfect trust in her father’s ability to achieve success.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Helen and the young artist, who roomed opposite, remained fast friends.
