used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
admittance-fee
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From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
camp-meeting
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From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
cannot
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From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
enclose with a fence
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
a form of address for a man
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
not any; not one
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
by chance
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
approval to do something
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
PondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
cut with a saw
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
spiritualistsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəlɪsts/
plural of “spiritualist” — someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many anecdotes of his good sense and sagacity, and the following is perhaps equal to any of them.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
Walden
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From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading At first thought this might not seem to be unreasonable; but Emerson replied, "No, I have always enjoyed the privilege of walking upon my neighbors' fields, and I cannot now refuse the same right to them."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It happened, however, that the picnic pavilion was situated close to Mr. Emerson's land, and numbers of Concord people went out of curiosity and leaning against his fence heard and saw everything that went on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One summer there was a camp-meeting of spiritualists at Walden Pond, and every evening they held an entertainment of speeches, singing and music, to which a small admittance-fee was charged.
which person or people
From this reading A committee of spiritualists consequently called on Mr. Emerson and requested permission to collect fees from those who stole their entertainment in this manner.
