used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CATASTROPHE.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A CATASTROPHE.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
dissimulationnoun
the act of deceiving
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
dove-cote
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From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
divisible by two
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
Kate
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From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
maskingnounUS /ˈmæskɪŋ/
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
merry-making
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From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
re-entering
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From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
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 He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
Rosedale
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From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
Spragues
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From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
taskedverbUS /tæskt/
past form of “task” — assign a task to
From this reading The life of the place, the constant necessity of masking his aversion to the Spragues, his detestation of Dick, the simple merry-making and intimate amenities of such close quarters, tasked his small art of dissimulation beyond even the most practiced powers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
someone who visits
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that he was an incongruous visitor among the rest, as a hawk might feel in a dove-cote.
WesleynounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Rosedale had been a bed of thorns to Wesley Boone since his recovery.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have willingly returned to Richmond--even at the risk of re-entering the prison--if Kate had not been on his hands.
