used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
Archibald
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From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
Archibalds
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From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
ASSOCIATIONnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
Dearborn
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From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
promote over another
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
HERMITSnounUS /ˈhɜːrməts/
plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
Margery
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From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
not any; not one
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In no other way did she believe that the subject could be properly presented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Archibalds did not object to this plan; in fact, under the circumstances, they were in favor of it.
at the time that
From this reading THE HERMITS CONTINUE TO FAVOR ASSOCIATION When the Archibald party reached the capital city of their State, the four of them took a carriage and drove immediately to the Dearborn residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margery had insisted that Mr. Clyde should go with them, so that he and she should present themselves together before her parents.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading During the journey young Clyde had produced a very favorable impression upon them.
