used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
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 At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
dare-devil
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From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
Doyle
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From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
Edith
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From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
the organ of sight
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE HEART OF HONORA.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
HONORA
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From this reading THE HEART OF HONORA.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
not divisible by two
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEART OF HONORA.
on one occasion
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
sea-fight
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From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
storm-center
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From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEART OF HONORA.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
to-day
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From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
to-morrow
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From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
Valcour
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From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Honora, the center of interest, the storm-center, as we call it in these days, turned every eye in her direction with speculative interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only Honora accompanied her, but at the close of the month Louis, the deacon, and Mrs. Doyle Grahame joined them; and after that the whole world came at odd times, with quiet to-day and riot to-morrow.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading At the beginning of June, Anne settled herself comfortably for the summer in a roomy farmhouse, overlooking Lake Champlain and that particular island of Valcour, which once witnessed the plucky sea-fight and defeat of dare-devil Arnold.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While Edith urged the search for Endicott, the little world to be horrified by her success enjoyed itself north and south as the season suggested, and the laws of fashion permitted.
