used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
(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 "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading Byron.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
the act of departing
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
a man of refinement
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
moulded
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From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
Ormsby
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From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
Osborne'snounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrnz/
possessive form of “osborne” — English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
others
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From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
established beyond doubt
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
only a very short time before
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
in a strange manner
From this reading Their departure left the house strangely empty and desolate, to the consciousness of mother and sisters especially, and Frank Osborne's advent seemed quite a boon.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
express in words
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
WealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The next morning Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby started on their bridal trip--a visit to his relatives, to Aunt Wealthy and the old Ohio home.
(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 An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
which person or people
From this reading An old friend who could tell them much of others left behind in Ohio, a thorough gentleman, well educated, refined and polished in manner, and an earnest, devoted Christian, he proved a most agreeable companion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
but in spite of that
From this reading "A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded."
