used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
alkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
clothing in general
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
Francisco
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From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
no person; not anyone
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
sage-brush
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From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
San
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From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
express a supposition
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading I fell in love with the most cordial and sociable city in the Union.
untroubledadjectiveUS /ənˈtrʌbəld/
not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
Washoe
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From this reading After the sage-brush and alkali deserts of Washoe, San Francisco was Paradise to me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I lived at the best hotel, exhibited my clothes in the most conspicuous places, infested the opera, and learned to seem enraptured with music which oftener afflicted my ignorant ear than enchanted it, if I had had the vulgar honesty to confess it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a few months I enjoyed what to me was an entirely new phase of existence--a butterfly idleness; nothing to do, nobody to be responsible to, and untroubled with financial uneasiness.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading However, I suppose I was not greatly worse than the most of my countrymen in that.
