used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
(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 She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
BAKERSnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
Bodine
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From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mrs. Hunter had been limited by nature and education.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
only a very short time before
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
having come into contact
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She could not help being narrow in all her views; she was scarcely less able to dismiss her intense, bitter prejudices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
which person or people
From this reading TWO LITTLE BAKERS Mara led Captain Bodine up to their little parlor and introduced him to Mrs. Hunter, who received him most cordially, feeling that in him she recognized a congenial spirit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He treated her with the respect and old-time courtesy which she said was "so truly Southern."
but in spite of that
From this reading Their feelings and beliefs touched closely at several points, yet they were very different in their essential characteristics.
