used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
anew
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
in addition
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
characterized by great determination
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
give expression to
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
a social unit living together
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
l'hombre
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From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
come together
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
and nothing more
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
Otto
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From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
pedigreenounUS /ˈpedəɡri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
literature in metrical form
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
Sophie
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From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Poetry does not always express sorrow; the rainbow can also arch across a cloudless blue firmament.”--JEAN PAUL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To learn tidings of their arrival, Otto determined to pay a visit where they were expected; we know the house, we were present at the Christmas festival: it was here that Otto received his noble pedigree.
in or at the place that
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
Wilhelm
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From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now become somewhat better acquainted with the family.
wine-cellar
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From this reading The husband had a good head, as people sat, had an excellent wine-cellar, and was, as one of the friends maintained, a good l’hombre player.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We again find ourselves in Copenhagen, where we meet with Otto, and may every day expect Wilhelm, Miss Sophie, and the excellent mamma; they would only stay a few weeks.
