used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
of short duration or distance
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
communicated in words
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman's fears were realized.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
Flaxman
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From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
Flaxman's
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From this reading Mrs. Flaxman's fears were realized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
engage in
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman's fears were realized.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ACQUAINTANCES.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
Oaklands
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From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
an amount of time
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
picklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman's fears were realized.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was detained from her pickles and preserves for over a fortnight; but the days spent then in the city were an entirely new revelation of life to me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Flaxman's fears were realized.
at the time that
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
Winthrop
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From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading When I saw his keen enjoyment of their society, and the many varied privileges he had in that brief period--musical, artistic, and literary, I was filled with surprise that he should make his home at Oaklands at all, and expressed my wonder to Mrs. Flaxman.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Winthrop had a circle of literary friends, who seemed determined to make his stay so pleasant that he would not be in a hurry to return to the solitude of Oaklands.
