used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
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 Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
(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 Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
completely unclothed
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one of the neighbors liked them, and every one of the neighbors had a good word for them.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
a social unit living together
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Every one of the neighbors liked them, and every one of the neighbors had a good word for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
KindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Every one of the neighbors liked them, and every one of the neighbors had a good word for them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
MarvelsnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
Minnie
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From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Every one of the neighbors liked them, and every one of the neighbors had a good word for them.
nine-days
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From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
others
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From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here was a family, which might be looked upon as the most respected family in the neighborhood; for there was no question about the position held by the Marvels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The neighborhood was remarkably bare of exciting incidents, and nothing so stirring as the sudden death of Basil Kindred and the flight of Minnie had happened within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The events that have been described, proved to be something more than a nine-days' wonder.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Every one of the neighbors liked them, and every one of the neighbors had a good word for them.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Besides that, there was one element in the occurrences which, above all others, added zest and flavor to them--this was the element of mystery.
