used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
ArcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
audiencesnounUS /ˈɑːdiənsəz/
plural of “audience” — a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She had enjoyed great success.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
a man of refinement
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had enjoyed great success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had enjoyed great success.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
Joan
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From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
a female domestic
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PRETTY MUCH THE SAME!
as might be expected
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
NunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading PRETTY MUCH THE SAME!
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
Identical; not different.
From this reading PRETTY MUCH THE SAME!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had enjoyed great success.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading She had enjoyed great success.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRETTY MUCH THE SAME!
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
transatlanticadjectiveUS /ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk/
crossing the Atlantic Ocean
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Nun and the Quaker proved thoroughly to the taste of transatlantic audiences; Joan of Arc did not at first create the same enthusiasm in the United States as she had in London, the allusion to the happier relations between France and England naturally not exciting quite equal interest.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
a vivid mental image
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However an ingenious gentleman supplied the Maid with a vision of General Lafayette instead; though not quite so up-to-date, it more than answered expectations.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the spring of the following year Miss Doris Flower returned from an extensive professional tour in America.
