used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
Anthon
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From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
DegasverbUS /ˈdeɪɡəs/
remove gas from
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
the act of departing
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
Erard
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From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
how
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From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Erard had shown her the famous new picture by Degas; what was more exciting, had presented the painter himself.
SimeonnounUS /ˈsɪmiən/
(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading More subtly, he was training her in values.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
valuesnounUS /ˈvæljuːz/
beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)
From this reading More subtly, he was training her in values.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was teaching her what to see and how to see it.
at the time that
From this reading Erard was training her, she told Mrs. Anthon when she was in a provoking mood.
Wilbur's
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From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After Wilbur’s departure for Chicago on his quest for two fortunes, Miss Anthon came to see much of Simeon Erard; she accepted him more easily, now that the young business man’s normal humour was not present to supply a good-natured criticism.
