used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
CHRISTENINGnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading THE CHRISTENING.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
Leonora
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From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
Rensaleer
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From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
a male human offspring
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
TemplesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTENING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
which person or people
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Words altogether fail to do justice to the mother's pride and joy.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Leonora, who wore proudly her husband's grand name of Van Rensaleer, looked down on the Temples; nevertheless, as a duty, she called to congratulate them upon the birth of a son.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year afterward came little Johnny into the house of the Temples.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, a fine babe," she replied to the father's questioning look of admiration.
