used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
DeGolyer
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From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
greatly pleased
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
demonstrablyadverbUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrəbli/
in an obvious and provable manner
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
FUSSYadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
a social unit living together
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
and nothing more
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Rest was its complexion, and freedom from all marks of care its most pleasing aspect.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
SLEEPYadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
carry out
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Sawyer was so demonstrably gratified to have a companion for his nephew that he invited DeGolyer to take a room in his house, and DeGolyer gratefully accepted this kindness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
Ulmata
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From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
unstudiedadjective
not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A SLEEPY VILLAGE AND A FUSSY OLD MAN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the village of Ulmata there was just enough of life to picture the dreamy indolence of man.
accept gladly
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
at the time that
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Sawyer was delighted when the household had thus been arranged, and with many small confidences and unstudied graces of boyish friendship, he kept his guest in the refreshing atmosphere of welcome.
