used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
(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 But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
a female human offspring
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
Dreamer's
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From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
Eliza
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From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
lutenounUS /luːt/
a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
a person who carries a message
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
in motion
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
riftnounUS /rɪft/
a gap between cloud masses
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
in the near future
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
male cat
From this reading "Little Tom White" was a most admirable man--within his limitations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he was not especially interesting, his daughter Eliza of the violet eyes was, and he was reliable--which was better.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was caused by the alarm of Mr. White, the owner and founder of the _Messenger_.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But "the little rift within the lute" all too soon made its appearance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Between his literary work, his home and his social life in Richmond, it would seem that every need of The Dreamer's being was now satisfied and the days of his life were moving in perfect harmony.
