used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
Alfonso
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From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
for the reason that
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
BELGIUMnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
(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 It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
promote over another
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
HarrisesnounUS /ˈhærɪsɪz/
plural of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
HOLLANDnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
Ingram
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From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
Ingrams
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From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
held dear
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
Lucille
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
not one, and not any
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
by chance
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
ReluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading IN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND Reluctantly Alfonso and Leo left Lucille and May in Paris.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It is possible that Alfonso might have loved May Ingram had he been thrown more into her company, and so known her better in early life, but the Harrises and Ingrams rarely met each other in society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading As for Leo, he loved Lucille, but she had erected an impassable barrier in her utterance on the steamer, "First love or none."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Leo in a thousand ways had been kind to her, because he hoped eventually to win her favor, and possibly because he fully appreciated the value of money.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Both were well educated and beautiful women.
