used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
black-and-whiteadjective
lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
delugedverbUS /ˈdeljuːdʒd/
past form of “deluge” — fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
enquired
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From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
with resolute determination
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
HaynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
HaysnounUS /heɪz/
United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
of great significance or value
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
Josephine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
immediately past
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
MiniaturesnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃərz/
plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
on one occasion
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
perspicuitynoun
clarity as a consequence of being perspicuous
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
prosperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
that is looked for
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Former acquaintances recalled the sisters--and their own active benevolence to a couple of struggling strangers--and prided themselves on their perspicuity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They looked up the Hays, deluged them with invitations, and enquired “where they had been hiding for the last twelve months?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miniatures by J. Hay were much sought for; Josephine had more orders than she could execute--her reputation was firmly established.
in or at the place that
From this reading As for Rose--the name of “R. Hay” on a black-and-white sketch was a guarantee of excellence; she illustrated important books, and where once she was thankful for shillings, she now received sovereigns.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The artists continued to prosper; their tide of success flowed steadily--fortune increased with fame.
