used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
in actual fact
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
conventionalities
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From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
Dorothy
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From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only it had a quality of naiveté.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
how
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From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only it had a quality of naiveté.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
naiveadjectiveUS /ˌnaɪˈiːv/
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
naiveté
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From this reading Only it had a quality of naiveté.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
and nothing more
From this reading Only it had a quality of naiveté.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Only it had a quality of naiveté.
without much difficulty
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
cut with a saw
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
sophisticationnounUS /səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Hers was the naive sophistication of the rising generation--a generation wise in its own conventionalities, the conventionalities of breaking older conventionalities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his first glance, too, he saw how beautiful she really was and how strikingly similar her beauty was, in a way, to that of Dorothy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was surprising how her set, among the sons and daughters of the best families in Georgia, could assimilate so readily the spirit of the new freedom, without, at the same time, absorbing its intellectual aspects.
a late time of life
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She looked, if not actually younger in years, younger in spirit.
