used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
(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 So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
CavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
well in the past; former
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
divisible by two
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
communicated in words
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
a young female
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
immediately past
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
go away from a place
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
Mildred
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From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
the middle of the day
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
normalcynounUS /ˈnɔːrməlsi/
being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
O'erthrown
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From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
the act of departing politely
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
Roland
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From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So flattering was his manner that the girl forgave him for his inattention during her stay at Buck Hill and was all smiles at the parting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Cavalier O'erthrown The house party departed and Buck Hill settled into normalcy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jeff had tried very hard to be what Mildred had expected him to be for the last few days.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had even said tender nothings to Jean Roland and expressed an eager desire to see her in Louisville, where she was to visit before returning to Detroit.
which person or people
From this reading The guests who did not leave by automobile took the noon trolley to Louisville.
