used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
in addition
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
any person at all
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
for the reason that
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To Gore she was a study, of profounder interest than any book he knew.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
deem to be
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
counter-study
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From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
one or the other of two
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading To Gore she was a study, of profounder interest than any book he knew.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
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 To Gore she was a study, of profounder interest than any book he knew.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
engage in
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
Mariquita
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From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
Mariquita's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
a human being
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
profounder
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From this reading To Gore she was a study, of profounder interest than any book he knew.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading To Gore she was a study, of profounder interest than any book he knew.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was true that the actual intercourse between Mariquita and her father's apprentice or pupil was much less frequent or close than might be imagined by anyone strange to the way of life of which they formed two units.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At meals they sat at the same table, but during the greater part of every day he was out upon the range, and she at home, within the homestead, or near it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To make a counter-study of him would have been alien from Mariquita's nature and character; but his presence, which she did not ponder, or consider, as he did hers, brought something into her life.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was also true that between them there was something not existing between either and any other person: a friendship mostly silent, an interest not the less real or strong because of the silence.
