accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOOING AND WEDDING.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
Delany
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From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
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From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
a social unit living together
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
assemble or get together
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
Harry's
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From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
Latimer
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From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
pleasantest
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From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
express in words
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
precisely as stated
From this reading Harry's vacation had been very pleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry was very grateful to Dr. Latimer for the kindly interest he had shown in accompanying Miss Delany and himself to places of interest and amusement.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading WOOING AND WEDDING.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Delany, with her fine conversational powers and ready wit, had added much to his enjoyment.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading WOOING AND WEDDING.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Robert had given his mother the pleasantest room in the house, and in the evening the family would gather around her, tell her the news of the day, read to her from the Bible, join with her in thanksgiving for mercies received and in prayer for protection through the night.
