used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
a quantity of money
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
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From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
let fall to the ground
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
HoneysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
operettanounUS /ˌɑːpərˈetə/
a short amusing opera
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
playwrightnounUS /ˈpleɪraɪt/
someone who writes plays
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
purveyornounUS /pərˈveɪər/
someone who supplies provisions (especially food)
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
royaltiesnounUS /ˈrɔɪəltiz/
plural of “royalty” — payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
not often
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
a quantity of money
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
carry out
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So he began to drop off to some extent from the hack work of journalism, and devote his energies in earnest to his new task in life as a playwright and composer.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certain, now, that he might take himself seriously as a musical purveyor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Rue had nothing to pay for her guarantee of _Honeysuckle_; on the contrary, Will received a very solid sum for his royalties on the run through the remainder of that season.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN’S HEART The papers next morning, with one accord, were almost unanimous in their praise of _Honeysuckle_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Will’s operetta didn’t set the Thames on fire, to be sure—a first work seldom does—but it secured such an amount of modest success as decided him to change his plans largely for the future.
