used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
BamnounUS /bæm/
an ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
Butcher-bird
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plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
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dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
at any time
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
the organ of sight
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
FlamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
an established custom
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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undertake a journey or trip
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
OxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
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situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
PreparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
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receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
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Scheppmansdorf
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plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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Shakspeare
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From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
SportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
SuperstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
a special situation
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I found what Shakspeare calls the “soul of goodness in things evil.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
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past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
at the time that
From this reading When I visited Scheppmansdorf in the first instance, I thought it the most dismal spot that human eye ever rested on; but in the short space of a few weeks it had almost become endeared to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Bam and their family were, I was glad to find, in good health, and, as heretofore, they gave me not only a most kind reception, but placed at my disposal the best of every thing which the house afforded.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is wonderful what habit and association will effect.
YokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
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