used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
AMARANTHnounUS /ˈæmərænθ/
seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America
From this reading THE AMARANTH.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
Clementina
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From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
conventionallyadverbUS /kənˈvenʃənəli/
in a conventional manner
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
divisible by two
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
communicated in words
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
a social unit living together
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
Julia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Julia's manner had been so gentle and amiable, that, on looking back, he was inclined to believe that the loneliness of her new life was alone responsible for any change.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During her stay it seemed to Joseph that the early harmony of his household had been restored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMARANTH.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
propel through the air
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
precisely as stated
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Clementina returned to the city without having made any very satisfactory discovery.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her parting was therefore conventionally tender: she even thanked Joseph for his hospitality, and endeavored to throw a little natural emphasis into her words as she expressed the hope of being allowed to renew her visit in the summer.
