1825
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
rid of obstructions
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
dark-brownadjective
of a color similar to that of wood or earth
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
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 ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Without knocking, he entered quickly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without knocking, he entered quickly.
Henrietta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Without knocking, he entered quickly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
with speed
From this reading Without knocking, he entered quickly.
ravenverbUS /ˈreɪvən/
obtain or seize by violence
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
in the direction of
From this reading Henrietta!" he cried, springing towards them with open arms.
veinedadjective
having or showing markings that resemble veins
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BREAKING THE WAY TO FAME AND FORTUNE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without knocking, he entered quickly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ONE morning, early in August, 1825, a young man of fine figure and stately bearing, with bright dark-brown eyes, raven hair, and a clear, firm complexion like veined marble, approached the door of a modest house in Cedar Street, Philadelphia.
