used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
in addition
From this reading The morning hour had also been easier for Barnes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
Barnes
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From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The morning hour had also been easier for Barnes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
a state at a particular time
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
recognizable; marked
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The morning hour had also been easier for Barnes.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
a young female
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The morning hour had also been easier for Barnes.
a social unit living together
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
kindlier
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From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
come together
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
partaken
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From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
PattennounUS /ˈpætən/
footwear usually with wooden soles
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
Philomela
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From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
in the near future
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading THE CALL OF THE ROAD As soon as Mr. Van Patten dropped to sleep for his morning nap, Barnes determined to suggest to the girl a plan he had conceived during breakfast.
(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 Not only had he slept well during the night, but he had partaken of a fairly good breakfast.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading With the decided improvement in the old gentleman’s condition the spirit of the whole household rose high.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That it would impress Aunt Philomela as audacious he had no doubt; that it would meet with kindlier interest from Miss Van Patten, he dared hope.
