used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE DILLON'S FELICITY.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
detachverbUS /ˈdɪtætʃ/
cause to become detached or separated; take off
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
Dillon
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From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
DILLON'S
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From this reading ANNE DILLON'S FELICITY.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
exclusivenessnoun
tendency to associate with only a select group
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
an act that fails
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
FELICITYnounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading ANNE DILLON'S FELICITY.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
hurtfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrtfəl/
causing hurt
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
for more time
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
MulberrynounUS /ˈmʌlberi/
any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
not any; not one
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One feels by instinct that the master hand has been here.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
except for; apart from
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
make square
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsignor was not discouraged by his failure to detach Arthur from the romantic expedition to the Irish coast.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her home, no longer on Mulberry Street, but on the confines of Washington Square, in a modest enough dwelling, enjoyed that exclusiveness which is like the atmosphere of a great painting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a view to save him from an adventure so hurtful to his welfare, he went to see Anne Dillon.
