used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
(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 ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least not when he left the Seton's house.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
(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 Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At least not when he left the Seton's house.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least not when he left the Seton's house.
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 At least not when he left the Seton's house.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
not any; not one
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
O'Brien'snounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪnz/
possessive form of “o'brien” — Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
and nothing more
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
Seton's
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From this reading At least not when he left the Seton's house.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE NIGHT Big Brother Bill changed his mind after all.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not go to O'Brien's saloon.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
unanticipatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
not anticipated
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
at the time that
From this reading At least not when he left the Seton's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
belonging to which person
From this reading For the time, at least, it had become a sort of Garden of Eden, in which he had discovered his Eve, and he had no desire to dispel the illusion by unnecessary contact with a grade of creatures whose existence therein could only mar the beauties and delights of his dream.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truth to tell, his unanticipated visit to Helen Seton's home had inspired him with a distaste for exploring the less savory corners of this beautiful valley.
