used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
for the reason that
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That he was pleased was quite evident.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
idealizingverbUS /aɪˈdiːlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “idealize” — consider or render as ideal
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
Jane
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From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
and nothing more
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
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 constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
occurring by chance
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading That he was pleased was quite evident.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That he was pleased was quite evident.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
and nothing more
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He constantly attributed to her qualities that she well knew that she did not possess.
which person or people
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
a late time of life
From this reading He told her that he could understand why she had not learned to cook simply because for years she had been away at a fashionable seminary.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But now is your golden opportunity, and I am indeed lucky to be your first teacher."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Such a pleasant half hour was spent by these two who seemed content just to be together, Jane, with a twinge of regret, realized that the youth was idealizing her.
