used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER AT THE DE FREVILLE’S.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DINNER AT THE DE FREVILLE’S.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER AT THE DE FREVILLE’S.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
a social unit living together
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
set up or found
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
FREVILLE'S
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From this reading DINNER AT THE DE FREVILLE’S.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
how
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
Jacqueline
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
LanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
immediately past
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
Lorna
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
Mauney
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He had at last arrived into the midst of education.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
in the near future
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER AT THE DE FREVILLE’S.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
a special situation
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
twas
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
precisely as stated
From this reading Life was now a very different thing from that of Lantern Marsh farm.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
whate'er
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From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
which person or people
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He had found people who knew things and were willing to teach him out of their knowledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “_Her voice, whate’er she said, enchanted;_ _Like music to the heart it went._ _And her dark eyes—how eloquent!_ _As what they would ’twas granted._”—_Samuel Rogers, Jacqueline._ Mauney soon realized that, unsatisfactory as was the progress of his affair with Lorna Freeman, he was gaining some advantages from his connection with the family.
