used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
in addition
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
CLIFFORD
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From this reading CLIFFORD GOES TO COLLEGE.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading CLIFFORD GOES TO COLLEGE.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
divisible by two
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
a social unit living together
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading CLIFFORD GOES TO COLLEGE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
on one occasion
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
an educational institution
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
a special situation
From this reading “Really, Cliff, the squire for once has done the handsome thing,” remarked the professor, as he critically examined the suit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLIFFORD GOES TO COLLEGE.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
being of use or service
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
accept gladly
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Saturday evening the much anticipated new suit was sent to him, and was duly admired by the whole family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon his arrival at Professor Harding’s home Clifford received a most cordial welcome, and was at once made to feel that he was one of the family, and the atmosphere of peace and refinement of which he had always been conscious in connection with this household was most congenial to him.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading The next day was spent in discussing plans for the future, laying out the work he was to do before the school year opened, and also in making himself useful to Mrs. Harding in a way that won him an even warmer place than he had yet occupied in her heart.
