Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

eagerly desirous

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

the formal act of approving

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

being joined in close association

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

permission to do something

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

set up or found

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

immediately past

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

joined in matrimony

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

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From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

a full supply

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

any competition

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

the season of growth

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

not in physical motion

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

your usual mood

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

that is passing through

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had plenty of money, a liberal education, and could have chosen a life of ease, but he was too ardent in his temperament, too decided in his character, not to feel an interest in the great events which were then transpiring in the country.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On their arrival they found the war still raging, and Louis was ready and anxious to benefit that race to whom he felt he owed his life, and with whom he was connected by lineage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading It was decided that Minnie should spend the winter in Southern France, and then in the spring they returned to America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And I," said Minnie, "will help you pay it."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading And so their young hearts had met at last, and with the approval and hearty consent of Anna, Minnie and Louis were married.