used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
dearly loved
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
bosoms
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From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
Colester
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From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
curtsied
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From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
Pratt
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From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
cut with a saw
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
carry out
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
having come into contact
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
unbentadjective
not bent
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rome was not built in a day," said he, philosophically.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading However, Pratt saw that he had made a step forward in their affections, and professed himself well pleased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
at the time that
From this reading They unbent so far as to smile when they curtsied or touched their hats, but did not take him to their bosoms.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr Tempest installed the cup on the altar, where it glittered in front of the crucifix.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM The Colester folk were certainly pleased that Mr Pratt had adorned their beloved chapel with so magnificent a gift.
