used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
(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 There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
for the reason that
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
buoyedverbUS /ˈbuːid/
past form of “buoy” — float on the surface of water
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
characterized by great determination
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
Ernestine
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From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
hadn't
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From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
how
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From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
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 As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
Milly
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From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
as might be expected
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
pluckilyadverb
in a plucky manner
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And through their troubles both were buoyed up by the stimulating sense of success and prosperity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were making money,--how much they did not know because the business was complex and they hadn't time to figure it all out,--but a good, deal they were sure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As the winter season came to a close there was a lull naturally because many of their patrons left the city for California and the south.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were other difficulties, new ones almost every day, but the two partners met them all pluckily,--Ernestine with a determined look and a heavy hand; Milly, with smiles and tactful suggestions.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Ernestine admired the wonderful way in which Milly managed "the French help," talking to them in their own language, flattering them, finding companions and ways of forgetting their loneliness.
