used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
fellow-cashier
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From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
for a short time
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After that, for the remainder of his stay, they were always together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They walked in the woods, they sat by the silvery lake.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
an affirmative
From this reading He poured out the treasures of his learning for her, and she looked at him with reverent eyes, uttering from time to time a soft 'Yes' or a musical 'Gee!'
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading In due season Henry went back to New York.
You're
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From this reading 'You're dead wrong about love, Mills,' said his sentimental fellow-cashier, shortly after his return.
