used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
AlcottnounUS /ˈælkɑːt/
United States novelist noted for children's books (1832-1888)
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
Amy
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From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading The farm was near Concord.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The farm was near Concord.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
modelingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
sculpture produced by molding
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The farm was near Concord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The farm was near Concord.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
a special situation
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The best thing for him was a visit that he made to the veteran sculptor J. Q. A. Ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The farm was near Concord.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His nature was ardent and poetic, and it carried him into forms of expression that were doomed to disappointment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There dwelt Miss May Alcott, the “Amy” of “Little Women,” and an artist of some ability.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She encouraged young French in his study of drawing and modeling, and he plunged into his art career with an enthusiasm that bordered on boyish frenzy.
