used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
Anice
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From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
Anice's
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From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Liz was fond of her and found comfort in her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Liz was fond of her and found comfort in her.
set up or found
From this reading Liz was fond of her and found comfort in her.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
Joan
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From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
jog-trot
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From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were the sole spice of her life.
hear with intention
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
Liz
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From this reading Liz was fond of her and found comfort in her.
Liz's
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From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
the middle of the day
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
cut with a saw
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading They were the sole spice of her life.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading They were the sole spice of her life.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Liz was fond of her and found comfort in her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Though they saw comparatively little of each other, the friendly feeling established between Anice and Joan, in their first interview, gained strength gradually as time went on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the sole spice of her life.
at the time that
From this reading The days when the gray pony came to a stop in his jog-trot on the roadside before the gate had a kind of pleasurable excitement in them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Coming home from her work at noon or at night, Joan would see traces of Anice's presence, and listen to Liz's praises of her.
