used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
Basternoun
a cook who bastes roasting meat with melted fat or gravy
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
brilliancenounUS /ˈbrɪljəns/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
for the most part
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
cosmeticadjectiveUS /kɑːzˈmetɪk/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
Dangerfield
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From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
GUARDIANnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
go away from a place
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
cut with a saw
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Of his own accord he promised faithfully to return at nine sharp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading GUARDIAN ANGELS At seven o’clock Captain Baster took his leave to dine at his inn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he chiefly saw in her an admirable ladder to those social heights to which his ardent soul aspired to climb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left the house a proud and happy man, for he knew that he had been shining before Mrs. Dangerfield with uncommon brilliance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
a late time of life
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He was not by any means blind to her charm and beauty, for though she was four years older than he, she contrived never to look less than two years younger, and that without any aid from the cosmetic arts.
