used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
a cherished desire
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
AMBITIONSnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
for the reason that
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
Betty
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From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
Donald
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From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
dudesnounUS /djuːdz/
plural of “dude” — an informal form of address for a man
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
dumb-bells
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From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
communicated in words
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
immediately past
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
Maxwells
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From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
Nickey
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From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
NICKEY'S
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From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading His ardent admiration of Donald, and his adoration of Mrs. Betty, gave him ambition to find the key to their secret, and to partake of it.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
snobsnounUS /snɑːbz/
plural of “snob” — a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
express in speech
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
a special situation
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too shy to speak of it,--to his mother last of all, as is the nature of a boy,--and had to rely on an observant and receptive mind for the earlier steps in his quest.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At his impressionable stage of boyhood, and because of their freedom from airs and graces of any kind, he was quick to notice the difference in type--"some class to them; not snobs or dudes, but the real thing," as he expressed it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NICKEY'S SOCIAL AMBITIONS To Nickey, the Maxwells were in the nature of a revelation.
at the time that
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
won't
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From this reading When Maxwell boarded with them, Nickey had discovered that he was won't to exercise with dumb-bells each morning before breakfast.
