used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
(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 The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
childishnessnoun
a property characteristic of a child
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
go away from a place
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
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 The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading He obtained a few days’ leave from his duties, and occupied himself in showing his guest the sights of an American city.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Eugene sometimes accompanied them, oftener he did not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sergeant was intensely amused and interested in the French priest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The innocence, the childishness, and the curiosity of his companion, and, above all, the attention that he attracted, provided the sergeant with the most agreeable sensation that he had had for many a day.
