used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
in actual fact
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
(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 She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
blossomedverbUS /ˈblɑːsəmd/
past form of “blossom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
budded
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From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
CROUPnounUS /kruːp/
a disease of infants and young children; harsh coughing and hoarseness and fever and difficult breathing
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
fusedadjectiveUS /fjuːzd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
not any; not one
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
semi-tropical
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From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
SynodnounUS /ˈsɪnəd/
a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading As for the members of the Synod, there could be no doubt that they were thoroughly enjoying themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
precisely as stated
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
which person or people
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
WILLY
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From this reading WILLY CROUP COMES TO THE FRONT The pleasant rays of the semi-tropical sun so warmed and subsequently melted the varied dispositions of the company on board the _Summer Shelter_ that in spite of their very different natures they became fused, as it were, into a happy party of friends.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading At the end of a day of fine weather there was not a clergyman on board who did not wish that Miss Croup belonged to his congregation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Willy Croup actually felt as if she were a young woman in a large party of gentlemen with no rivals.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading She was not young, but many of her youthful qualities still remained with her, and under the influence of her surroundings they all budded out and blossomed bravely.
