used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
how long something has existed
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
in addition
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
Bobadilla
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From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
childhood's
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From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
being one more than seven
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
at any time
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
fadeverbUS /feɪd/
become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
FenounUS /feɪ/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
death of a person
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
I've
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From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
and nothing more
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
Lalla
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From this reading Lalla Rookh.
latitudenounUS /ˈlætətuːd/
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
held dear
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
Luis
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From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
Rookh
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From this reading Lalla Rookh.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
spring-like
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From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
twas
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From this reading "Oh! ever thus, from childhood's hour, I've seen my fondest hopes decay; I never loved a tree or flower, But 'twas the first to fade away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The season had now advanced to the first days of February, and, in that low latitude, the weather was becoming genial and spring-like.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morning succeeding that of the interview just related, some six or eight individuals, attracted by the loveliness of the day, and induced morally by a higher motive, were assembled before the door of one of those low dwellings of Santa Fe that had been erected for the accommodation of the conquering army.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Most of these persons were grave Spaniards of a certain age, though young Luis de Bobadilla was also there, and the tall, dignified form of Columbus was in the group.
