used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
wanted intensely
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
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 Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
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 Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
held or filled or in use
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Her education had not been neglected, and her reading had been extensive.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
in the near future
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I put forth what powers of pleasing nature has endowed me with, and my success seemed complete.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had thus far passed the time each day until two or three o'clock with the judge in his office, after which I wandered with Helen in the tasteful grounds surrounding her home, or upon the low-lying hills beyond.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The next few days were agreeably occupied in forming a more intimate acquaintance with Helen Perry and her father.
a late time of life
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Ere long I was on such terms of friendship with them as I desired; and then I learned from Helen that she had lost her mother many years before,--soon after their emigration from Eastern New York to their present home.
