used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
Irving'snounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋz/
possessive form of “irving” — United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
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 I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
a special situation
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading IV It was an unfortunate thing for his own prosperity that Irving did not adhere to the arrangement then made.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were both in good spirits, hopeful and happy.
at the time that
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
in or at the place that
From this reading I left him the next morning to join the tour at Brighton where it was to finish on Saturday, Christmas Eve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I fear that the chagrin which he felt at the check to his plans had too operative a force with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Irving’s judgment was at high tide when with fresh hope and vigour he accepted this policy.
