used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
Clara's
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From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
Delano
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From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
Delanos
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From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
DykesnounUS /daɪks/
plural of “dyke” — (slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
apart from; not including
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
communicated in words
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
Kendrick
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From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
Kendricks
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From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
Oakdale
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From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
by chance
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
scandalsnounUS /ˈskændəlz/
plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
Susie
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From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knew that the Kendrick girls had cut Clara’s acquaintance from the beginning of these scandals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
precisely as stated
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Once he expressed a kind of gentle remonstrance that she should visit Susie so often, but she replied with such frank confidence, as if he could not possibly look at the matter except as one of the very highest and best of earth’s creatures, that he felt little in his own eyes, and dropped the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
at the time that
From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While in Oakdale they were the guests of the Kendricks, old friends of the Delanos, and the richest people in the county.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Delano winced a little at the scandals circulating in the village, for he heard the name of his betrothed constantly coupled with that of the “fallen” Susie Dykes.
élite
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From this reading Still, he was a good deal disturbed when his father and the stately Miss Charlotte Delano appeared on the scene, coming from the centre of the _élite_ of Beacon Hill, in Boston.
