used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
any thing at all
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
set up or found
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
and nothing more
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
Mizora
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From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
not any; not one
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The houses that were built to rent excited my admiration quite as much as did the private residences.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To purchase anything for merely outside show, or to excite the envy or jealousy of a neighbor, was never thought of by an inhabitant of Mizora.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their domestic life was so harmonious and perfect that it was a perpetual pleasure to contemplate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The arrangement and adornment of every house in Mizora were evidently for the comfort and happiness of its inmates.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Human nature finds its sweetest pleasure, its happiest content, within its own home circle; and in Mizora I found no exception to the rule.
