used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
(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 She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
Atherton
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From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
Athertons
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From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
to come or go into
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
highest in quality
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
MonroenounUS /mənˈroʊ/
United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
others
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From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
Salome's
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From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
in the near future
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
carry out
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROPOSED FLIGHT FROM THE NEST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She saw that Salome had the hardest task of all, and she felt for her, with her dreamy, imaginative temperament, forced, as it were, to take up with the practical side of daily life, and set herself to help her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
at the time that
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
Wiltons
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From this reading She had remarkably quick insight into character; and she had not known the Wiltons long before she had, as it were, mastered the situation, and could enter into the difficulties and trials of each one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She possessed the power, rare but beautiful, of influencing others by _herself_, not by her words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lady Monroe was right when she said the Athertons would prove true friends; and it soon became one of Salome's greatest pleasures to get a quiet talk with Mrs. Atherton.
