used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY RE-UNION.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
eagerly desirous
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY RE-UNION.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
go away from a place
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
engage in
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
not any; not one
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
RE-UNION
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From this reading A HAPPY RE-UNION.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon my return home, my uncle said he thought I should enjoy a change of air and scene for a time as he fancied I was looking pale and thin.
(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 I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
a Caucasian
From this reading However, about this time, a party was formed among my acquaintances for visiting the White Mountains, and they were anxious that I should make one of their number; and, as my uncle and aunt strongly advised me to go, I at length consented.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I replied that I felt quite well, and felt no wish to leave my home during vacation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The sublime scenery of the White Mountains has been so often and so ably described by tourists, that any description from me would be superfluous.
