used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
Chillicothe
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From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
Clendenin
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From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Spring opened early.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
in a free manner
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
ill-will
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
Kenneth
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From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
Lyttleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
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 Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Spring opened early.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
persistencynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
the season of growth
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He indulged a like feeling toward Dale, though to a less degree; hating him as a rival in love, Kenneth as that and something more.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bright, warm days with hard frosts at night made the sap in the sugar maples run freely, and many farmers in the vicinity of the town were busied in catching and boiling it down.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lyttleton cordially hated Clendenin, but endeavored to conceal his dislike and ill-will under the mask of friendship, haunting the doctor's office all through the winter and spring with nearly as great persistency as during the first week of his sojourn in Chillicothe.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then visits to the sugar camps became one of the popular amusements of the young people.
