used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
not being in a specified place
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
Alfonso
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From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
complexionsnounUS /kəmˈplekʃənz/
plural of “complexion” — the coloring of a person's face
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
put on clothes
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
yet to be or coming
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
Gertrude
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From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
HarrisesnounUS /ˈhærɪsɪz/
plural of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
LeaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
Lucille
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From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
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 Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
Northumberlandnoun
the northernmost county of England; has many Roman remains (including Hadrian's Wall)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
an educational institution
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
and nothing more
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
in the near future
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
make square
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
carry out
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading Miss Helen Taylor and other cultivated women have been elected members of the London school board, and aided in temperance reform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They soon learned that the English matrons are devoted mothers, that they take long walks, dress their children simply, and that their daughters have fair complexions, are modest in manner, and are the pictures of health.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SEARCH FOR IDEAS Later on the Harrises spent considerable time in London staying at the Grand Hotel which occupies the site of the old Northumberland House on Trafalgar Square.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Alfonso, Leo, Lucille, and May were absent studying the artistic life of the metropolis, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Gertrude, and George spent most of the day planning for the future.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Many of the English women find time to study national questions, to organize "Primrose" and "Liberal Leagues," and to vote on municipal affairs.
