used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
the state of being absent
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
DeKay's
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From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
a young female
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
the act of departing
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
impellingadjective
markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
INQUIRESverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading MILLY INQUIRES.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
MILLY
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From this reading MILLY INQUIRES.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
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 She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
not any; not one
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
pittancenounUS /ˈpɪtəns/
an inadequate payment
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading This led to an adventure of a sort likely to impress itself deeply in the mind of an unsophisticated girl of the mountains.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached town White gave Milly a pittance of money and said:
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
a Caucasian
From this reading One day in the time of Reynolds' absence at General DeKay's, White came down to Birmingham in his cart and Milly insisted so strenuously on accompanying him, that she had her way.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She had given no especial reason for wishing to visit the city, but White shrewdly guessed that her desire to know something of the whereabouts of Reynolds was the motive impelling her to so unusual an undertaking, for heretofore she had always been very averse to going into Birmingham.
