used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
d'hote
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From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
Englishwomen
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From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
divisible by two
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
set up or found
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
Henrietta
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From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
Henriettas
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From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
not any; not one
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
and nothing more
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
part-songs
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From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
phenomenallyadverbUS /fəˈnɑːmənəli/
to a phenomenal degree
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
having a point
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
established beyond doubt
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
a state of acute pain
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading But courses of lectures were so ordinary that not even the most timid could look askance at them.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As philanthropy had failed, and no one could pretend that art could be a resource for Henrietta,--her career of sketches and two part-songs had been phenomenally short (invaluable as it has proved itself for many Englishwomen suffering from her complaint)--everything pointed to study as the next solution on the list.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just as they were getting tired of tables d'hote dinners, there came to their hotel an enthusiast for learning.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
women's
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From this reading It was before the days of women's colleges; they were established, but frequented only by pioneers, in whose ranks no Henriettas are to be found.
