Alvin
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From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
Burns'snounUS /ˈbɜːrnzɪz/
possessive form of “burns” — United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
Dan
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From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
wanted intensely
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
Eweretta
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From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
Hawk's
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From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
a narrow way or road
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
MARTYRnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading PHYLLIS THE MARTYR!
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
PHYLLIS
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From this reading PHYLLIS THE MARTYR!
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
be seated
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
not in physical motion
From this reading October had come, still Colonel Lane did not return.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PHYLLIS THE MARTYR!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this novel Philip had embodied part of his own story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Burns’s portrait was finished, but Dan was still an inmate of Hawk’s Nest, for not only had Eweretta consented to sit to him for his Madonna, but he had been commissioned by Alvin to do another portrait of her for himself.
a Caucasian
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip had read some chapters of his new novel to the inmates of the White House, as desired, but it had not been received with the enthusiasm he had confidently expected.
